Congratulations DC Action for Children on Recognition for Innovation

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on May 14, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Voices congratulates DC Action for Children on its two nominations highlighting its DC KIDS COUNT Data Tools, an innovative approach to data presentation that transforms static lists into interactive graphics and easy to use tools. The e-databook was created…

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Voices Urges the Senate to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Apr 19, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Voice for America’s Children urges the Senate to work towards passing comprehensive immigration reform legislation that will help ensure that families stay together, particularly families of mixed status. For many undocumented immigrants, the path to citizenship is difficult, expensive and…

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Voices Statement on the Failure of Gun Control Legislation

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Apr 19, 2013 at 10:47 AM

Today, Voices for America’s Children President & CEO Jacquelyn Lendsey released the following statement on the failure of the Senate to pass legislation that would have expanded the use of background checks on gun purchases.

“Voices for America’s Children is…

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Voices Welcomes its New President and CEO, Dr. Stephanie McGencey

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Apr 17, 2013 at 4:46 PM

The Board of Trustees of Voices for America’s Children (Voices) is pleased to announce Stephanie McGencey, M.P.H., Ph.D. as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. In her new position, Dr. McGencey will provide leadership for the Voices network’s…

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Voices for America’s Children Welcomes its New President and CEO, Dr. Stephanie McGencey

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Apr 17, 2013 at 4:39 PM

WASHINGTON – The Board of Trustees of Voices for America’s Children (Voices) is pleased to announce Stephanie McGencey, M.P.H., Ph.D. as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. In her new position, Dr. McGencey will provide leadership for the…

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Voices Statement on President Obama’s 2014 Budget

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Apr 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Voices for America’s Children President and CEO Jacquelyn Lendsey released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget. Lendsey stated:

“Voices for American’s Children applauds President Obama on submitting a budget to Congress that will provide universal…

Congress Approves 2013 Budget, President Signs Into Law

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 28, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Congress has approved the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriation Act that funds the federal budget through FY2013 which ends in September. President Obama has signed the bill into law, locking in sequester for the remainder of the year and allowing…

Voices Celebrates The Third Anniversary of the Health Reform Law

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 22, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Voices for America’s Children celebrates tomorrow’s third anniversary of the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the health reform legislation that is already helping millions of children receive care nationwide.

New County Health Rankings Offer Insights into Making Communities Healthier for Children

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 20, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Voices applauds the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on the release today of new nationwide County Health Rankings that provide a snapshot of the overall health of nearly every county in the U.S. and key insight into the health factors impacting…

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Texans Care for Children Celebrates 30 Years

Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 8, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Yesterday, Texans Care For Children celebrated 30 years of “Putting Kids First. Voices Board of Trustees Chair Rosie Valadez McStay delivered the keynote address at a luncheon attended by local elected officials, trustees, partner organizations and donors.