Voices for Utah Children Articles
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Now Is the Time to Use Our Rainy Day Funds
It’s Raining in Utah: Why Now Is the Time to Use Our Rainy Day Funds As Utahns, we pride ourselves on planning ahead. We save for the future, invest in our communities, and build strong foundations for our families. The state has done the...
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- Author: Moe Hickey
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Over the past several years, as Utah employers have faced challenges in recruiting and retaining employees, many companies have begun reviewing options to best attract and retain talent. One of the strategies that employers can consider is related to...
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- Author: Jennifer Stout
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Statement Regarding Reported ICE Operation Targeting Unaccompanied Minors
As Voices for Utah Children, we are deeply concerned about reports of a new ICE operation, reportedly referred to as “Freaky Friday”, which is said to target unaccompanied minors as young as 14, and possibly as young as 10, beginning immediately. These...
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- Author: Liliana Bolaños
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Earlier this month, we had the joy of celebrating 40 incredible years alongside friends, advocates, and community members. We’re deeply grateful for the support shared on such a fun and meaningful Friday. As part of the celebration, we honored 40...
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- Author: Laneta Fitisemanu
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Looking Ahead: The Impact of HR1 on Utah’s Immigrant Families
What Immigrant Advocates and Families Need To Know About The Upcoming Changes As we have begun to understand the impacts of the OBBB, which was signed into law on July 4th, we continue to raise our concerns about this bill’s negative impact on...
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Statement on the Attempted Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Minors
This weekend, the Trump Administration attempted a middle-of-the-night operation to secretly deport dozens of Guatemalan children by placing them on planes without due process or adequate notice to their families. This operation was part of a much...
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- Author: Liliana Bolaños
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Immigrants Matter to Utah’s Economy
Boosting Utah's Economy: Immigrant Workforce's Impact on Utah’s GDP Immigrants in Utah help power the state’s economy. Immigrants, both parents and other adults, are vital contributing members of our state who help us be a stronger and better Utah....
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Protect Our Kids: Declining Vaccination Rates for Children Entering School in Utah
The Impact of Declining Vaccination Rates for Children Entering School in Utah The Community Vaccine Forum The decline of vaccinations among children in Utah entering kindergarten has been an alarming concern to leaders across the state. Voices is...
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Wellness In Our Community: Immigrant Mental Health
The spotlight on immigrants and immigration policy in national policy and media coverage has intensified over the last seven months. Here, local families feel directly what that means for themselves, their futures, and their communities. Whether it's...
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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H.R.1: Utah Kids Pay the Price for Health Care Cuts
H.R. 1 and the Future of Health Care for Utah Families Earlier this month, H.R. 1 was passed and signed into law, bringing widespread impacts to families across the nation in areas such as education, taxes, immigration, and health care. The passage of...
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- Author: Thaiss Del Rio
- Category: Updates & Blog
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H.R. 1: Bad For Utah, Bad For Immigrant Children
As our executive director recently wrote, H.R.1, signed on July 4th by President Trump, will have long-lasting and profound negative impacts on the well-being of children across the state. Below, we highlight key provisions and implementation dates...
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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How the 2025 Federal Reconciliation Bill Harms Utah’s Kids and Families
Reality vs. Rhetoric As Utahns, we claim to value bold ideas and practical solutions. We believe in responsible budgets — but not at the expense of our children’s futures. The new Federal Reconciliation Bill of 2025—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful...
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- Author: Moe Hickey
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Utah Nonprofits Unite to Protect Immigrant Families’ Access to Care
Calling on Senators Curtis and Lee to Reject Safety Net Cuts Targeting Immigrant Families Across the country, immigrant families are being targeted by cruel and short-sighted budget proposals. This week, nonprofits across Utah, from Cache to Grand...
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- Author: Liliana Bolanos & Thaiss Del Rio
- Category: Updates & Blog
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The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation: What’s at Risk in Utah
The Trump Administration has already begun an unprecedented intensity of enforcement actions aimed at removing immigrants from their communities, their workplace, and often from their families. In many cases this may result in deportations, in many...
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- Author: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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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
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Voices for Utah Children Statement on the Risk the Reconciliation Bill Poses to Utah’s Children
We are disappointed in the recent passage of H.R. 1: "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in the House of Representatives which if enacted, will result in thousands of Utah children and their families losing access to health care, food, and other support...
- Type: Article
- Author: Thaiss Del Rio & Ciriac Alvarez Valle
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Work Requirements Threaten Coverage for Thousands of Utahns on Medicaid
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released its long-awaited Committee bill, and as we expected, cuts to Medicaid are on the table. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would cause 13.7 million Americans to lose their...
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- Author: Thaiss Del Rio
- Category: Updates & Blog
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How to Get Help Paying for Child Care in Utah
Finding and affording quality child care is a challenge for many families in Utah. Fortunately, there are several programs designed to help, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is the most widely available and impactful. Apply for Child Care...
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- Author: Jenna Williams
- Category: Updates & Blog
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Healthcare Isn't the Only Thing at Risk
Medicaid Cuts Don’t Just Hurt Health—They Weaken Utah’s Economy and Workforce Just days before Congress was set to go on recess, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the joint budget resolution (216–214), with all four members of Utah’s...
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- Author: Thaiss Del Rio
- Category: Updates & Blog
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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
