Voices for Utah Children Articles

  • Sticks and Stones: The Power of the Words We Use

    This month feels heavy. Because, well… it is. We celebrate Pride Month, a time to recognize and honor the LGBTQ+ community. But even as we celebrate, it’s impossible to ignore the challenges. This year, Utah became the first state in the country to ban...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Laneta Fitisemanu and Moana 'Ulu'ave
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Children Facing Deportation Alone: The Crisis We Cannot Ignore

    Every year, thousands of children make the perilous journey to the United States alone, seeking safety and refuge. These children, known as unaccompanied minors, arrive at our borders without a parent or legal guardian. Many are fleeing violence, gang...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • 2025 Legislative Recap

    Was this year's legislative session good for kids? We answer this and more in our 2025 Legislative Recap! In this latest brief, we break down what happened during the legislative session, what we accomplished alongside our partners, and why staying...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Rethinking Congress' Budget Proposals

    Invest in Communities, Not Deportation The latest budget proposals in Congress threaten to remove essential programs that support our communities while ramping up immigration enforcement. These decisions will have devastating consequences, particularly...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Voices Statement on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

    Voices for Utah Children strongly supports and urges Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act of 2025. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers reintroduced this bill on February 26, 2025, to ensure security and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Protecting State CHIP: Vote NO on HB178

    37 ORGANIZATIONS, ENTITIES, AND BUSINESSES HAVE SIGNED ON TO PROTECT STATE CHIP The 37 undersigned organizations and entities dedicated to the health and well-being of children and 90 individuals are writing in response to the recently introduced HB178...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Fellow Reflection: Pablo Cruz-Ayala

    Building a Garden for Community Resilience When I began my fellowship with Voices for Utah Children, I couldn’t have imagined just how transformative the experience would be. As an undocumented immigrant navigating higher education in Utah, I’ve faced...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Pablo Cruz-Ayala
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Voices for Utah Children 2025 Legislative Priorities

    Looking to the 2025 Legislative Session, Voices for Utah Children remains committed to speaking out for all those Utahns who can’t vote but are greatly impacted by public policy: our kids! Despite an increasingly difficult state policy climate, we...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Thomas
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Visas 2 Ventures Webinar

    Voices for Utah Children hosted a webinar in partnership with the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), Immivisa Law Group, and Utah’s Department of Professional Licensing. The event provided insights into visa options based on skills,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Update: Health Coverage Access for DACA Recipients in Utah

    03/11/2025 Update: CMS Proposed Rule Threatens Health Coverage for DACA Recipients On March 11th, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that, if finalized, would remove DACA recipients’ access to the ACA...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Thaiss Del Rio
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Panel Explores Immigration Pathways, Challenges, and Community Support

    Voices for Utah Children Co-Hosts Lunch and Learn on Newcomers’ Immigration Pathways and Community Resources On August 8, 2024, Voices for Utah Children joined forces with the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Access and Belonging and the Salt Lake...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Embracing Every Student: The Importance of Supporting Multilingual Learners in Utah

    Multilingual students are a vibrant and enriching part of our school communities. In Utah, 59,147 students in the K-12 system are Multilingual Learners (ML), also known as English Language Learners or English Learners. They bring diverse backgrounds...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Utah Immigrant Advocacy Coalition Statement on DACA's 12th Anniversary

    On DACA's 12th anniversary, the undersigned members of the newly rebranded Utah Immigrant Advocacy Coalition (formerly Utah DACA) join communities nationwide to commemorate this vital program's profound impact and advocate for a more just and inclusive...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Liliana Bolaños
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Just Released! 2023 Utah KIDS COUNT© Data Book

    We are excited to announce the publication of our 2023 KIDS COUNT© Data Book. This annual release provides valuable insights into the well-being of children in Utah. We invite you to take a moment to explore the data and learn more about the state of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Just Released! 2024 Utah KIDS COUNT© Data Book

    Each year we provide valuable insights into the well-being of children in Utah. Please take a minute to explore the data and learn more about how Utah kids are doing in our annual KIDS COUNT© Data Book. This annual release provides valuable insights...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Our 2024 Legislative Agenda

    At Voices for Utah Children, we always start with this guiding question: "Is it good for all kids?" That remains our north star at the outset of the 2024 legislative session, and is reflected in our top legislative priorities. So, what’s good for all...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Jenna Williams
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Annie E. Casey Foundation Releases 34th edition of KIDS COUNT® Data Book

    Utah Shines in Child Well-Being Rankings, Yet the Strain of Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to the Breaking Point Utah made significant strides in overall child well-being, moving up to second place in the country from fourth last...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Voices Urges Utah’s Congressional Members To Take Action After The 5th Circuit’s Decision On DACA

    Statement on the Fifth Circuit Court Decision in Texas v. United States Voices for Utah Children is disappointed with the ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling largely upheld the lower courts’ decision that the Deferred Action for...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • The Reconciliation Bill is Good for Immigrant Families!

    Right now, Congress is in the process of debating and potentially passing a reconciliation bill that includes a number of provisions that are good for immigrant families. During the next couple of weeks and months, we will see several updates and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Voices for Utah Children Statement on DACA Ruling

    We are disappointed and disheartened by the ruling from U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen no longer allowing new applications to be approved. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has allowed more than 600,000 immigrants, including...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Moe Hickey
    • Category: Updates & Blog
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