ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families was founded in 1977 by a group of prominent Arkansans who believed that children needed an "independent force to provide information and education to parents and citizens about our state's policies toward children and families."... For 45 years, AACF has provided leadership, research, and advocacy to promote wide-ranging reforms that have improved the lives of Arkansas children, and we have never been afraid to lead the way when the need arose... Fighting for Early Education and Out-of-School Opportunities. AACF believes that all students deserve the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential. We work with partners across the state to ensure that high-quality public schools remain the top priority in our state's budget and the foundation of a healthy democracy. For over 20 years, we have been a leader in the fight to make quality early childhood education available to all lower-income families. We also advocate for after-school..

Also known as: AACF, AACF Web Site, Arkansas Advocates for Children

Primary location: Little Rock United States