Medicaid stories matter. Has Medicaid helped you or your family access care, afford medications, or stay financially stable? If so, that's why AACF in collaboration with Community Catalyst has created a space for you to share your story using this link bit.ly/4hhMqom

Thanks @invitingar for attending our 2026 Friends of Children Annual Luncheon and for sharing these great photos! bit.ly/4it6je6

Today Governor Sanders presented her balanced budget for the 2027-2029 Biennium to the legislative Joint Budget Committee. Find AACF's analysis on our blog: bit.ly/4sPqrdY

November 11 is #VeteransDay and we’re joining @MAZONusa to call for a #SNAP Day of Action to end hunger for all those facing hunger, including veterans. bit.ly/4A8esuj

Join us on Zoom Nov. 19 at 1:00 P.M. where members of Arkansas Early Childhood Association will explain the different aspects of the state’s early childhood care and education network. To sign up visit bit.ly/45Yvyh0

Northwest Arkansas: Are you ready to advocate for kids in the 2027 Arkansas legislative session? Join us for Stand up for Kids to learn about AACF's Children's Agenda, meet fellow advocates, and get prepared!
Fayetteville, Nov. 10
Register: bit.ly/4h0jQZN

TODAY is ELECTION DAY!
🗳️ Visit bit.ly/3ZHIAfX to confirm your voter registration, view a sample ballot and find your voting location.
🗳️ Offer a ride to someone who may need it to the polls. Encourage others to do the same. Make a plan!
🗳️ Spread the word. #vote

TODAY is the last day to vote early!
✅ Visit bit.ly/3ZHIAfX to confirm your voter registration, view a sample ballot & find your voting locations.
✅ Offer a ride to someone to the polls. Encourage others to do the same. Make a plan!
✅ Spread the word.

The well-being of AR kids is critical to everyone’s future. Election years are a great time to call attention to how we can make AR a better state & bring attention to issues that matter most. To see our 2026 Voters' Guide visit bit.ly/465EYaJ

Medicaid stories matter. Has Medicaid helped you or your family access care, afford medications, or stay financially stable? If so, that's why AACF in collaboration with Community Catalyst has created a space for you to share your story using this link bit.ly/4hhMqom

Early voting continues this week. Take these steps:
1. Visit bit.ly/3ZHIAfX to confirm your voter registration, find your voting locations, & identify early voting opportunities.
2. Offer a ride to someone to the polls.
3. Spread the word! #vote #earlyvoting

Did you know that new federal restrictions that took effect October 1, 2026, now make it harder for many legally present immigrants to get the healthcare they need? Learn more on our blog: bit.ly/4ioStYF

The well-being of AR kids is critical to everyone’s future. Election years are a great time to call attention to how we can make AR a better state & bring attention to issues that matter most. To see our 2026 Voters' Guide visit bit.ly/465EYaJ

Arkansas has made progress in reducing childhood poverty, but federal changes threated to reverse those gains. Learn how H.R. 1 could impact children and families. Visit bit.ly/4zZJMLR to learn more.

Today we released "Paid Family and Medical Leave for Arkansas: An Investment in Workers, Families, Communities, and the Economy." Across the state, people described paid leave as essential but consistently limited or nonexistent.

Read the report here: bit.ly/3WV4cXO

Updates to ARHOME and SNAP are rolling out in 2026. Some adults ages 19-64 enrolled in ARHOME may be subject to a 20hr/week work, school, or volunteer requirement. Make sure your contact information is up to date and sign up for alerts to stay informed.

Save the date! November 4th Corky's is hosting a Give Back Night from 4-7 PM. 10% of sales will benefit Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.

Northwest Arkansas: Are you ready to advocate for kids in the 2027 Arkansas legislative session? Join us for Stand up for Kids to learn about AACF's Children's Agenda, meet fellow advocates, and get prepared!
Fayetteville, Nov. 10
Register: bit.ly/4h0jQZN

Interesting in Voting Rights? Join us Oct. 29 via Zoom at 1:00 P.M. to hear from Kathy Webb with Get Loud Arkansas as she discusses critical national and state voting rights laws. To register visit bit.ly/4x0UOiM

Thank you to @ArkansasOnline for featuring photographs from our 2026 Friends of Children Annual Luncheon! Check them out here: bit.ly/48iI3VS