• The 2010 Virginia General Assembly is in session.  From a study proposal on the fragmentation of the children’s mental health system to a bill requiring kids to wear seat belts, Voices is tracking bills that affect Virginia’s children. Voices is also tracking budget amendments that would affect children.  Check here weekly to find out the latest.
• In May 2009, Voices' executive director, John Morgan, joined thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and backgroundsand participated in the “Rethinking Poverty- Exploring Economic Opportunity for All Virginians” summit in Richmond. Recommendations in the Poverty in Virginia report are a result of this analysis. The primary areas of focus are: children and education, workforce readiness, returns on work, and the public safety net. 
• Voices 2010 Legislative Agenda focuses on preserving recent gains in key children’s policy areas and making several new investments in programs that serve families struggling during this economic downturn.  Join Voices email list to receive weekly updates and action alerts during the General Assembly session. 
• Read Voices' latest newsletter online.
• The 2009 VOICES for Change book featuring art, writing, and photography from youth in Virginia’s foster care system is now available!  VOICES for Change is an art initiative sponsored by Voices, VPLC, FACES, and ART 180 to amplify the voices of youth in foster care.  For more information about receiving a hard copy (for a small donation), please contact Katie McCall.  View the slideshow of artwork submitted for the 2009 "Voices for Change" art contest.

 

• Voices launched the Campaign for Children's Mental Health on December 1, 2009 with a press conference at the Virginia State Capitol. For more information, visit the Campaign's new website (1in5kids.org).
• Voices' partner, First Focus, recently launched ChildrensBudget.org, a user-friendly, dynamic, interactive website that allows you to discover annual funding information for each federally supported program that aims to help our nation’s children.

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