This #HungerActionMonth, families across VA are struggling to put food on the table. 📊 New Impact Report 🗺️ County maps on SNAP & Medicaid cuts 🗣️ Storytelling training Sept. 18 Catch it all in our September newsletter → conta.cc/4p9cnth

“A child's brain is extraordinarily plastic or malleable. One of the important things about child development is that what happens at 6 months is not predictive of what happens at 24 months and it's not predictive of what happens at 5 years.”

📍 Where will H.R.1’s SNAP & Medicaid cuts land in Virginia? Our new county maps show the real impact on families—from loss of food access and health coverage to risks for rural hospitals. 📊 Explore the interactive maps here: vakids.org/h-r-1-cuts-m... #VoicesForVAKids #SNAP #Medicaid #PolicyImpact

"Alexandria is projected to lose $479,913,904 total in SNAP & Medicaid funding by 2034," from a new report by @voicesforvakids.bsky.social vakids.org/posts/cuts-b...

🔔 After some late evenings, excited to share this @voicesforvakids.bsky.social data tool mapping Medicaid and SNAP cuts by county in VA, as a result of H.R.1 🔔 vakids.org/posts/cuts-b...

TAKE ACTION: Use this tool from our partners at @voicesforvakids.bsky.social to urge your Virginia state representatives to protect Medicaid and SNAP and support low-income families in the face of federal budget cuts. vakids.org/get-involved/take-action

As our team continues analyzing the impacts of H.R.1 on young people and their families across Virginia, here are a few facts to know about SNAP. Read our full analysis: vakids.org/posts/h-r-1-... Watch the federal impacts webinar replay: ow.ly/nOGA50WGKu1

Grateful to have Senator VanValkenburg with us during the VAYA Youth Policy Incubator!

Join our Policy and Programs team tomorrow at 2:30 PM ET for a brief conversation on the federal landscape and what the proposed budget bill could mean for children, youth, and families across Virginia. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

How is Virginia helping children and families thrive? The 2025 @annieecaseyfdn KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights state trends in health, education, economic well-being and family and community factors. Explore the data: vakids.org/kids-count

Thanks for helping us get the word out!

"This disastrous bill would mean that hundreds of thousands of Virginians lose access to health care & food for their families...many more will see their health costs go up," said TCI's @ashckenneth.bsky.social As it moves to the Senate and back, we urge people to contact their Congressmembers.

Living through an extreme weather event, like a flood or other catastrophe, can increase the risk and severity of maternal health challenges including postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. dailyyonder.com/climate-disa...

The House GOP plan would exclude an estimated 87,000 U.S. citizen & lawfully residing children in Virginia from the #ChildTaxCredit by requiring both parents (if married) to have an SSN for their child to get the CTC. Taking funds from kids is not okay.

Make it loud and clear that cuts to SNAP are cuts to our communities. Tell your Congressional Representative and Senators: NO CUTS TO SNAP by completing the action alert below: Take Action: www.votervoice.net/VAKIDS/Campa...

Impacts of Medicaid cuts through the lens of Early Care and Education in Virginia: ow.ly/bxQz50VRmsb A parent's perspective on the need and costs of Early Care and Education in Virginia: ow.ly/Ixor50VRmsa #gottahavechildcare #MedicaidMatters #KeepKidsCovered

As the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session and budget process comes to a close, we’re proud to share a recap of the legislative wins you helped make possible. Checkout out our blogs, including a special post on the relaunch of VAYA from our CEO here: vakids.org/news-blog?fi...

It’s #BMHW25 — Black Maternal Health Week is here! Let’s uplift Black Mamas and fight for a future where they can thrive. Join us + @BlkMamasMatter as we work together for healing, justice & equity. 🖤 blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw25 #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW25 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Share your thoughts with the Maternal Health Task Force in your locality to shape the direction of The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative's strategic plan! Register by your locality using the following link and be entered to win a $50 Amazon giftcard! vakids.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/...

We're making progress, but we still need your help! We have until April 9 at 11:59 PM to raise $10,000 during #Spring2ACTion to make a difference in the lives of young people across Virginia and unlock the matching grant. Donate now: www.spring2action.org/organization...

Yesterday we joined @brianasewell.bsky.social, @jenniferboysko.com and advocates to urge the governor to sign Paid Family and Medical Leave into law! Thank you to Sarah Burzio, owner of Hitchcock Paper Co. in Occoquan, @voicesforvakids.bsky.social, and Melissa Alexander for joining us!

🚨 VIRGINIA: The House & Senate have passed HB2531 – paid family & medical leave! Now it's up to Governor Youngkin to sign it into law. Virginians need this! 🏥👶Urge the governor to support families and workers across VA🔗https://www.votervoice.net/VAKIDS/Campaigns/122938/Respond #PaidLeave #VA

Today, the Virginia Healthy School Meals for All Coalition (co-led by @voicesforvakids.bsky.social and @vplc.bsky.social) sent a letter to Virginia’s Congressional Delegation urging them to reject ANY CUTS to school nutrition funding. 1/

Voices is excited to announce that we are expanding our team! We are hiring a Senior Policy Analyst and a Director of Research or Research Manager. Find more information about the positions and how to apply here: vakids.org/jobs

In a recent conversation with our president and CEO Lisa Lawson, pres­i­dent and CEO of Big Broth­ers Big Sis­ters of Amer­i­ca Artis Stevens discussed the essential role that long-term mentorship can play in empowering youth and providing them with emotional support and a sense of belonging.

Watch & share: youtu.be/sPTOkpqEy10 🚨 Congress wants to cut $2.3 TRILLION from Medicaid. Kids, seniors & people with disabilities lose care—and our costs skyrocket. 📢 VA’s rural communities will be hit hardest. These cuts will shut down hospitals & strip coverage from families. #HandsOffOurMedicaid

At Voices, we're proud to work alongside the Tax Fairness for Virginia Coalition to support an expansion of Virginia's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) this legislative session. Here's why it's important...🧵

Let’s set all Virginia students up for success! This investment ensures students can start their day nourished and ready to learn, unlocking their full potential. Show your support: www.votervoice.net/VAKIDS/Campa...

📢 Advocate for Mental Health! Join us on Jan 16, 10 am, at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, VA, for a press conference with @NAMIVirginia, @VOCALVirginia, & Mental Health VA. 📍House Briefing Room (209) 📲 Watch live on IG: www.instagram.com/va_kids/

📢 Policy Spotlight: Early Childhood Care and Education Child care should be accessible for ALL families in Virginia. Yet, many face high costs, low wages for educators, and long waitlists.

📢 Big news: Our 2025 Policy Agenda, Our Voice, Our Future, is here! We’re advocating for equity in economic security, early childhood care and education, child welfare, health equity, and mental health. Read/Download: vakids.org/wp-content/u... #OurVoiceOurFight #EquityInAction

👶🎉 Join us on Feb. 10 for a Playdate at the Capitol! Celebrate early childhood education with fun activities, advocacy, & community connections. Let’s invest in our youngest learners! 💡Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/playdate-a... 🗓️ 9:30 AM – 12 PM 📍Library of Virginia #earlycare #rvaevents

Hey Bluesky! Join us in 2025 in supporting VA's young people! 1️⃣ Subscribe to Voices from the Capital Weekly [https://ow.ly/C4mW50UAuXS] & The Monthly Voice [https://ow.ly/LFkt50UAuXR] 2️⃣ Sign up for Advocacy Days: vakids.org/get-involved... 3️⃣ Share your ideas: DM us or email [email protected].