For the Media

Media Contacts:

Ruth Schubert, Communications Manager
Phone: 206.324.0340 x18
Cell: 206.498.0185
ruth [at] childrensalliance [dot] org

Carolyn McConnell, Communications Associate
Phone: 206.324.0340 x23
carolynm [at] childrensalliance [dot] org

If you would like to be added to our press list, e-mail us with your name, media outlet, phone number and beat or interests.

Resources for the media:

As the state’s premier advocacy organization for kids, the Children’s Alliance can offer members of the media policy expertise, up-to-date information on key legislation affecting children, and media contacts from among our more than 120 member organizations.

Here you can find our child facts on our resources page on the state of Washington children in a number of different areas, policy papers for our current legislative agenda, and more information about the Children’s Alliance.

Latest Press Releases:

Hundreds flock to Olympia to rally for kids

Created on: Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 4:51pm

Gov. Chris Gregoire, Sen. Majority Leader Lisa Brown to speak at Have A Heart for Kids Day. Download media advisory below.

Attachment: PR_Hundreds_Flock_to_Olympia_2-27-09.pdf (124k)

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Press Release: President Obama signs CHIP bill - sending millions in new funding to WA

Created on: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 8:06am

Attachment: Download the Press Release (142k)

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Press Release: House fiscal bill restores WA Apple Health for Kids coverage

Created on: Monday, February 2, 2009 - 4:04pm

February 2, 2009 (Seattle)—The 2007-2009 fiscal bill (HB1694) approved by the State House of Representatives today restores critical funding for the state’s Apple Health for Kids program, and directs the state to restart coverage that was suspended in mid-December.

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Press release: CHIP Funding More Than Enough to Protect Apple Health for Kids

Created on: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 8:39pm

Federal children’s health insurance legislation that is making its way to President Barack Obama’s desk is expected to give Washington’s Apple Health for Kids program a $15 million shot in the arm. With new funding available through the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Washington state can and should sustain the Apple Health for Kids program as outlined in the state’s 2007 Cover All Kids law.

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Press Release: Access to Food Stamps at Risk

Created on: Friday, December 19, 2008 - 10:14am

With the economy in decline and the demand for services skyrocketing, members of the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition reacted to the Governor’s 2009-11 operating budget with concern.

Attachment: PR_accesstobasicfood_12-19-08.pdf (31k)

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FACT:

Washington spends over $1.3 billion a year on health care costs attributable to adult obesity.

Obesity Research, 2004