Voices’ Blog

Healing for the Healers 2024: Recap & Reflections

Posted:  -  By: Kristin Lennox

On Tuesday, January 23, Voices joined with ChildSavers for our second iteration of Healing for the Healers – an advocacy day event created to uplift policy for youth mental and…

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Virginia Roadmap to End Hunger: 2024 Update

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

According to Hunger Free America’s 2023 Annual Hunger Survey, 11.7% of Virginia children live in food insecure households, putting them at risk for poor health outcomes and academic performance. As…

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Investing in Strong and Stable Families During the 2024 Legislative Session

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

All families in Virginia deserve the opportunity to thrive, and the cornerstone of vibrant youth and adolescence is economic security. Communities should be well-resourced, having access to good schools, affordable…

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Prioritizing Youth Mental Health during the 2024 Legislative Session

Posted:  -  By: Cat Atkinson

The 2024 Legislative Session started with significant energy being poured into the Commonwealth’s mental health continuum. We are grateful for Governor Youngkin’s commitment to investing $500 million into our mental…

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Investing in Health Equity During the 2024 Legislative Session

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

As we enter the 2024 legislative session, we are also nearing the end of Medicaid Unwinding, which began in March 2023. Over 81,000 children and youth in Virginia have been…

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