Blog Archive: June 2023

Mixed Results: Reflections on 11 Years as a Child Advocate

Over my 11 years at Voices, I’ve written blogs celebrating policy wins, launching new initiatives and reflecting on issues of the day. Today I write my last blog for Voices….

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Now Hiring: Senior Policy Analyst: Mental Health

We are excited to share that we are hiring, please see the position and description below. Now Hiring Senior Policy Analyst: Mental Health Reports to: Director of Policy and Programs…

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Nomination Form: 2023 Amplify Awards!

Voices is proud to partner with advocates across Virginia who use their voice for policies that improve the lives of children and youth. We want to give these advocates the…

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Healing Centered Engagement in a Trauma-Informed World

Above photo caption: Youth advocates rallied together before a day of legislative meetings to share affirmations and words of encouragement with one another. Imagine a world where we have all…

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2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book (Interactive Charts): Virginia Child Well-Being by Race

Every year Voices partners with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to release their annual ranking of child well-being, the KIDS COUNT Data Book. This year’s data includes a look at…

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From Crisis to Movement: How Schools Can Best Support Youth Mental Health

This post was written by former Voices intern Abby Aquije, featured on the right in the above photo. Responding to the Growing Severity of Youth Mental Health Crisis   For decades…

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