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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We're looking for a Director of Policy to lead our policy strategy, support a talented team of analysts, and drive equitable outcomes for kids and youth across Virginia. 📍 Richmond, VA (hybrid) 🔗 Apply: vakids.org/jobs #PolicyJobs #NonprofitCareers #VirginiaJobs

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re hiring a Policy Analyst and a Director of Policy to help drive systems change for children and families across Virginia. 🔗 Apply today: vakids.org/jobs #NowHiring #PolicyJobs #WomenInLeadership #SystemsChange #NonprofitCareers

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Jobs at Voices | Voices for Virginia's Children

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Child care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential infrastructure for families and our economy. ➡️ Read more at e1.nmcdn.io/assets/vfvc/wp-content/… #EarlyCareAndEducation #ChildCareCrisis #SupportFamilies #VAkids

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Every child deserves a family with enough to thrive, but too many VA families are being forced to make impossible choices. ➡️ Learn more: e1.nmcdn.io/assets/vfvc/wp-content/… #FamilyEconomicSecurity #EndChildPoverty #VAleg

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Virginia Poverty Law Center @vplc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Important updates for Virginia SNAP recipients:

Update for SNAP households: November 10, 2025

Starting this week, Virginia will no longer distribute VENA funds to SNAP households.

Partial federal SNAP benefits are expected soon.

The Virginia Department of Social Services says benefits will be distributed by Thursday, November 13.

Households are expected to receive 65% of their normal SNAP benefit amount.

This situation is changing quickly.

Virginia Poverty Law Center will continue to share updates about Virginians’ SNAP benefits and food resources.

You can find more information on the Virginia Department of Social Services website.

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Families across VA are navigating rising costs, child poverty, & SNAP uncertainty. Yet amid the hardship, advocates are holding onto hope—and taking action. 💪🏽Read our latest: 🍎 SNAP & the Shutdown + Resources 📊 Child Poverty Report 💬 Advocacy in Motion ➡️ vakids.org/news-blog?fi...

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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

On a press call about SNAP benefits and the possibility funding will run out in Nov. More than 439,000 Virginia households, including over 300,000 children, rely on this food assistance. "Child hunger is a policy choice," says Emily Moore, policy analyst of @voicesforvakids.bsky.social

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🧠 Voices for Virginia’s Children is hiring a Policy Analyst (Youth Mental Health)! ✨ Apply by Nov. 7 🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in our bio or visit: vakids.org/jobs #NowHiring #PolicyJobs #YouthMentalHealth #VirginiaJobs #EquityInAction

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Annie E. Casey Foundation @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

“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.”

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Are 'COVID kindergartners' ready for school?

More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

📍 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

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Kelsey Wright @kelseykw.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

"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...

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Cuts by County: Mapping the Impacts of H.R. 1 on SNAP and Medicaid in Virginia | Voices for Virginia's Children

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Liz Nigro (she/her) @vitaebella.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🔔 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...

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Cuts by County: Mapping the Impacts of H.R. 1 on SNAP and Medicaid in Virginia | Voices for Virginia's Children

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Virginia Poverty Law Center @vplc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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Take Action | Voices for Virginia's Children

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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...

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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

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TCI @tcifiscal.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

"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.

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Statement: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Take Away Food, Health Care from Hundreds of Thousands of Virginians - The Commonwealth Institute

U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to take away food and health care. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, which has an opportunity to rework the bill in its entirety.

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Annie E. Casey Foundation @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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...

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Climate Disasters Inflict Outsized Harm on Pregnant and Young Families | The Daily Yonder

This story was produced through a collaboration between Daily Yonder and Climate Central. Climate Central scientist Daniel Gilford contributed data

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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...

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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...

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

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/...

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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...

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Freedom Virginia @teamfreedomva.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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!

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🚨 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

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Emily Moore @thatemilygirll.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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/

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

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

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Annie E. Casey Foundation @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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.

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Mentorship as a Pathway to Opportunity: A Conversation With Artis Stevens

Discover how Artis Stevens of Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers youth through mentorship, focusing on opportunities and creating lifelong connections.

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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

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What You Need to Know: CCF Rural Virginia Report

YouTube video by Voices for Virginia's Children

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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...🧵

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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...

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

📢 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/

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

📢 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.

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

📢 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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

👶🎉 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

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Voices for Virginia's Children @voicesforvakids.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

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

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