The Children’s Advocacy Alliance serves as the independent voice for Nevada’s families and children. They bring people together to build consensus and leverage collective strength to achieve public policy in child safety, health and school readiness.
State Allies:
Advocate against cuts to programs supporting children and families and work to raise revenue in the state.
Expand access to community-based programs, such as home visiting, community health worker, and home-based child care programs.
Increase access to children’s health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP.
Expand access to high-quality early learning programs.
$4.41B STATE BUDGET
Estimated FY20 State General Fund Expenditures
ALIGNED GOVERNMENT
House (D), Senate (D)
Governor (D)
41% LOW-INCOME
133,346 Young Children (0-8) are Below 200% FPL
In March, the Children’s Advocacy Alliance shifted its work to support Nevada’s children and families as they faced the uncertainty of the pandemic. The 31st Special Session occurred in late July to address the $1.2 billion deficit that Nevada was facing. The state looked at reducing costs across the board in early childhood programs such as mental health services, pre-k, dental care, and early intervention services. Children’s Advocacy Alliance was successful in reducing many of Governor Steve Sisolak’s proposed cuts to these programs.
The Alliance for Early Success 2020 50-State Progress Report on Early Childhood Policy expands state data (disaggregating low-income young children by race) and provides high-level state policy trend analysis for the nation as a whole. Click the cover to go to the download page.
Strategic, Outcomes-Focused Investments
Consulting and Strategy
Technical Support from National Expertise
Rapid Response Support
Connections/Access to Allies in Similar States
Roles in National Communities of Practice
