Updates & Blog
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- Written by: Megan Neuf & Moe Hickey. Contributors: Laneta Fitisemanu & Jennifer Stout.
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What the Federal Changes Mean for Utah Families, and What Lawmakers Can DoThe warning signs are there: growing numbers of children are falling off...
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- Written by: Megan Neuf
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A Celebration of Community Support in Spooky TimesChildren’s health doesn’t exist solely within the walls of a hospital, clinic, or doctor’s...
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- Written by: Talia Hansen, Laneta Fitisemanu
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Help us reach every family in every corner. Your support goes directly toward the needs Utah Navajo communities have identified, from shelter and...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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On October 16, 2026, we held our annual Breakfast of Children’s Champions at the University of Utah’s Ken Garff Scholarship Club. Each year, we...
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- Written by: Martín Muñoz and Laneta Fitisemanu
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All children and families deserve to be counted. The proposed 2030 Census changes would exclude many immigrant families and drop race and ethnicity...
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- Written by: Martín C. Muñoz, Kriti Roy, Laneta Fitisemanu
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Quick Overview Voices for Utah Children’s new Prosperity and Geographic Equity Dashboard looks at both how well a state does overall and...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey, Contributor: Laneta Fitisemanu
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At Voices for Utah Children, we believe Utah families should have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of our state. That is why we have...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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Implications for the Proposed Changes to Utah's Head Start and Early Head Start. Take Action Now The U.S. Department of Health...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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On April 1st, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Barbara v. Trump, more than a year after President Trump released his...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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Utah has long branded itself as the best state for families. We celebrate our high birth rates, our focus on the future, and our “pro-family”...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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This year, we closely monitored and engaged on several bills throughout the Legislative Session. We started with three main priorities that guided...
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- Written by: Megan Neuf
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The 2026 session ended with generally positive outcomes for children's health policy, but the primary focus throughout, from the start to the end...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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The 2026 legislative session brought both meaningful progress and missed opportunities for Utah’s children and families. Throughout the session...
