Children's Alliance News Feed

2009 Legislative Champions for Children Announced

siobhan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:01:32 -0500

Champions for Children are state lawmakers recognized by the Children’s Alliance for their outstanding service on behalf of children. Each Champion for Children provided significant leadership during the 2009 state legislative session in preserving, protecting, or advancing state policies or investments that will improve the well‐being of vulnerable children in Washington.

We're In the News: Early Learning Veto

siobhan — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:56:54 -0500

The Children's Alliance perspective regarding Governor Gregoire's veto of the early learning in the Basic Education Reform veto was visible in multiple stories.

Press Release: Governor's early learning veto a shock and disappointment

siobhan — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:56:18 -0500

May 19, 2009—Governor Chris Gregoire today vetoed the section of the Basic Education Bill (House Bill 2261) that stated the intent to provide preschool for at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds as part of the state’s definition of basic education. As part of basic education preschool for this group would eventually have been funded on a per pupil basis in the same way K-12 education is funded.

Press Release: 2009 Voices for Children Award Winners

siobhan — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:32:12 -0500

At its annual luncheon, the Children’s Alliance will present five awards honoring child advocates whose work has improved the lives of Washington children. These diverse activists have spoken up for children, youth and families—they have demanded healthcare for all Washington children, pressed for the rights of birth parents within the child welfare system, secured funding for early learning programs for the children most at risk of being left behind.

Update: Voices for Children Awards Nominees Announced

siobhan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:49:41 -0500

We've announced our nominees for the 2009 Voices for Children Awards. Each year at our Voices for Children Awards Luncheon, the Children’s Alliance honors individuals and institutions that are making policy work for Washington State Children. This year’s awards luncheon will be held on June 4 at the Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion.

Each of the nominees is an outstanding advocate for kids. Award winners will be announced at the Voices for Children Awards Luncheon.