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We’re Hiring: Advocacy and Engagement Manager

Voices for Virginia’s Children is hiring an Advocacy and Engagement Manager. As the Advocacy and Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for identifying advocacy opportunities, developing traditional, digital, and grassroots engagement and…

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2021 Legislative Session: Advocating for Food Justice (Update 2/2/2021)

Food and nutrition must be available, adequate, and sustainable. Layers and layers of injustices contribute to inequitable access to food, including America’s legacy of redlining and housing discrimination, manifest destiny,…

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Our Statement on the Events of January 6, 2021

As we watched the events unfold on Wednesday, January 6 at the United States Capitol, we found ourselves once again awash with a host of feelings and emotions — horror, revulsion, fear,…

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Governor Northam’s 2021 Budget Proposal

On Wednesday, Governor Northam announced his proposed amendments to the 2020-2022 biennial budget. The proposed budget focuses on funding for Virginia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, paths for economic recovery and steps…

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Acceptance Form: Campaign for a Trauma-Informed VA: Racial Truth & Reconciliation Advocacy Day

Dear Advocate, On behalf of Voices for Virginia’s Children, I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to participate in our 2020 – 2021 “Campaign for a…

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Voices is Hiring! Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is a full-time, exempt position at Voices for Virginia’s Children (Voices), an organization whose mission is to champion public policies that improve the lives of Virginia’s children….

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Help Virginia Secure Child Welfare Prevention Dollars

By Courtney Reece Amidst a global pandemic, many Virginians are facing budgetary challenges that end up high on the list of concerns. What was previously a conversation about “how much?”…

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Black Lives Matter

In response to the horrific murder of George Floyd and other Black Americans, Voices for Virginia’s Children stands in unison with all people around the country who are actively speaking out…

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Voices seeks an equity consultant

Voices for Virginia’s Children is currently seeking an Equity Consultant. The following RFP details the specific scope of work.  Please contact Voices Interim Executive Director, Johanna Schuchert, at johanna@vakids.org with…

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Update on Voices CEO Search

Update 4/24/2020 Voices for Virginia’s Children continues to search for its next CEO. Our Board of Directors is working in partnership with search firm, Warren Whitney. They have received resumes…

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