For over 30 years, VOICES has been a powerful advocate for Alabama’s children, representing their best interests from city halls to the nation’s capital, ensuring that every child
in our state has the opportunity to thrive
and succeed.
Our Mission
“To speak for the well-being of Alabama’s children through research,
public awareness, and advocacy.”
Research
Research is VOICES’ keystone pillar of our mission, guiding our public awareness and advocacy work. We address and solve problems by measuring and documenting research on the current conditions of our children so we can build a better Alabama for all.
Public Awareness
Public Awareness: Guided by the data, VOICES tells the truth about today’s most pressing issues affecting our children and we
equip others to do the same.
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2025 Alabama Legislative Session
Health
Ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare is essential to protect the health of Alabama’s children.
Policy win One: In 1998, VOICES was pivotal in making Alabama the first state to receive federal funding for ALL Kids, Alabama’s State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). It is funded by federal and state money and offers low-cost healthcare coverage to eligible Alabama children under 19.
Policy Win Two: VOICES helped secure Alabama’s Healthy Food Financing Act & Initiative and a $300,000 initial investment to improve fresh food access for 1.8 million residents, including nearly half a million children.
Education
High-quality pre-k and K-12 education helps prepare students with the skills they need to succeed in a fast-changing, technology-driven world, while opening doors to greater economic opportunities and improving overall quality of life.
Policy win One: Successfully advocated for the creation and continued funding of Alabama’s nationally recognized First Class Pre-K Program, which offers 4-year-olds access to high-quality prekindergarten programs in their communities.
Policy Win Two: VOICES is a member of Every Child Alabama Coalition, which achieved legislation improving education funding in Alabama. The funding formula is now based on students’ needs.
Safety
Keeping children safe means protecting them from physical and emotional harm while creating spaces where they feel safe, secure and supported.
Policy win One: Successfully advocated for a stronger Alabama Child Passenger Safety Law (2006), requiring age- and size-appropriate restraints for all children under 15, leading to a 23% reduction in preventable child deaths.
Policy Win Two: Helped ensure passage of the 2008 Alabama Juvenile Justice Act, addressing how non-violent youth offenders are handled, was enacted. As a result, Alabama saw a 64% reduction in the number of incarcerated youth for low-risk, non-violent offenses.
Economic Security
Economic security is crucial for families, reducing stress and supporting children’s education and well-being. Disparities in income, race, and community can hinder this security, making access to affordable resources essential for all families.
Policy win One: Achieved passage of the Child Care Tax Credit (CCTC). This law creates tax credits for employers, child care facilities, and grants for nonprofit child care providers. If fully implemented, the CCTC will invest $82.5 million in child care.
Policy Win Two: Secured a $10 million appropriation to draw down federal funding for a Summer EBT food program that will provide healthy meals to approximately 545,000 eligible school-age children during the summer of 2025.
Our Impact On Alabama's Child Well-Being
How to Engage
Learn About Child Well-being
in Your Community
The annual Alabama Kids Count Data Book is the most trusted and comprehensive source of research on child well-being for all 67 counties in Alabama. For over 30 years, it has helped guide decisions, set priorities and spotlight areas of need.
Arm Yourself to be an Effective
Child Advocate
Are you passionate about making a difference? VOICES believes in empowering individuals to become influential advocates for change. Because knowledge is power, download our advocacy toolkit and arm yourself with the resources that can elevate your skills and help you hit the ground running. Click below to download the VOICES Advocacy Toolkit.
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VOICES for Alabama’s Children has been the trusted voice for children for over 25 years. To unleash the potential of this statewide network, it is essential that VOICES for Alabama’s Children collaborate with others in order to make the voice for children loud, strong, powerful and far-reaching.
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