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

  • Racist Rhetoric Won’t Fix Utah’s Child Care Crisis

    Voices Official Statement Condemning Rep. Nicholeen Peck’s Racist Remarks On March 6, 2025 during the House debate on SB 189, Rep. Nicholeen Peck dismissed Utah’s child care crisis, stating: “People often speak of a child care crisis, and this term is...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Voices for Utah Children
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • Support HB 30 The Indian Family Preservation Act

    This legislative session, Utah has the opportunity to support Native children and families by passing HB 30, the Indian Family Preservation Act Amendments. This bill would allow tribes to establish foster home standards and oversee child custody cases,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín C. Muñoz and Laneta Fitisemanu
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • The Real Costs of Erasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

    Since 2023, anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) bills have become law across multiple states. These bills typically target restricting DEI offices and staff, DEI training, diversity statements, and identity-based hiring practices. On January...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Alejandra Martinez
    • 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

  • Brackeen v. Haaland: The Case Child Welfare Advocates Should Worry About

    On November 9th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Brackeen v. Haaland (21-377) case.[i] The case could determine if the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), enacted by the U. S. Congress in 1978, is constitutional. Since it was enacted, ICWA has...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martín C. Muñoz
    • Category: Updates & Blog

  • 100% Kids Coverage Storybook

    Families living with health insurance, and without: New storybook highlights why all Utah children need health insurance Throughout the pandemic, health insurance has been a critical lifeline for Utah families to stay healthy and avoid medical debt....

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

  • Voices Statement on Racism in Utah Schools & Communities

    The recent reporting on widespread racism in the Davis School District is not just a wake up call to all Utahns, but the direct result of the legacy we have fostered by leaving racism unchecked, ignored, and accepted. Now is the time to take action. We...

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

  • American Rescue Plan: Now is the Time to Invest in Health Coverage, Care and Equity for All Kids!

    Last week the Utah Legislature accepted $1.7 billion (yes, billion) in federal COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. Legislators have stated plans to allocate these funds towards Utah’s biggest challenges and opportunities. As a...

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

  • Report: Striving for Equity in Utah's Juvenile Justice System

    While racial and ethnic disparities in the system have always been part of the reform conversation, equitable treatment and representation of all children (regardless of race and/or ethnicity) was not an explicit goal. So, four years later, how has our...

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

  • Voices' Statement on Racial and Ethnic Disparities

    We all want what’s best for our children. We want them to be happy and healthy and have everything they need to succeed in life. All children deserve these things. However, the wellbeing of children of color and their families is too often left out of...

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

  • Racial and Ethnic Equity for Children in Utah

    A Look at the 2017 Legislative Session and What It Means for the Year Ahead • Children of color and immigrant children in Utah face more poverty compared to White children. As Utah becomes a more diverse state, these growing racial and ethnic...

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