Updates & Blog
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- Written by: Thaiss Del Rio
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Much has changed since the 2019 State of Children's Health Coverage Report. Over the past five years, we have made significant strides at the...
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- Written by: Liliana Bolaños
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On DACA's 12th anniversary, the undersigned members of the newly rebranded Utah Immigrant Advocacy Coalition (formerly Utah DACA) join communities...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Years of inadequate public investment have left Utah families struggling with many unmet needs. Our schools require better funding to hire more...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams, Anna Thomas
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Our childcare system has been in crisis for years. Families can't afford to pay, and costs keep climbing. Childcare providers struggle to make a...
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- Written by: Abdikadir Eftin, Anna Thomas
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As the November elections approach, one crucial issue on the ballot is the proposed amendment to end the constitutional mandate Utah voters passed...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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Last month, we held our annual Breakfast of Children’s Champions where we celebrated the great work happening in our communities for Utah kids...
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- Written by: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
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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...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Our team at Voices for Utah Children is proud to support juvenile justice reforms in Utah that are more effective and efficient for all involved...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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In Utah, raising a family with children is expensive. Whether or not a family can afford child care depends on income remaining after paying...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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The 2024 Utah Legislative Session ended at midnight on Friday, March 1. For the Voices for Utah Children team, this session included supporting a...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Representative Susan Pulsipher’s HB 153 was initially aimed at providing tax relief for families with young children through an expanded state...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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As we entered the 2024 session, supporting families with young children remained a top policy priority of Voices for Utah Children. At the...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Our organization recognizes the importance of standing against policies that jeopardize the well-being of Utah’s children. We believe that regular...
