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Voices launched the Campaign for Children's Mental Health on December 1, 2009 with a press conference at the Virginia State Capitol. For more information, visit the Campaign's new website (1in5kids.org).

Press Release: Figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau during September show that the child poverty rate in Virginia increased from 13 to 13.8 per cent in 2008, resulting in an additional 13,000 Virginia children living below the poverty line.

Press Release - The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book reports that out of ten measures of child well-being four measures showed improvement; two measures did not change; and four measures worsened. For more information, visit our KIDS COUNT page.

Press Release - Voices for Virginia's Children's report, Self-Portrait of Youth in Northern Virginia , shows that, overall, Northern Virginia youth exhibit a relative advantage in general well-being over their peers nationwide. Compared to youth nationally, youth in Northern Virginia  show somewhat lower rates of drug use, violence and other health risk behaviors. The report also cautions that each locale has large numbers of at-risk youth, and urges community leaders to identify sub-groups and neighborhoods with higher rates of health risk behaviors and to promote community initiatives to address these risks. (PDF, July 2009)

The Northern Virginia Connection Newspapers featured Voices in a recent article highlighting a $50,000 grant award Voices received to help carry on its work in Northern Virginia. Voices is one of six Washington metro area nonprofits sharing $300,000 in grant money awarded by the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative. Earlier this year, the award was featured in an article in the Washington Business Journal.

Press Release - Voices for Virginia's Children and the Commonwealth Institute report, Predicting Poverty in the Commonwealth, forecasts that as unemployment increases, thousands of Virginians will fall into poverty at a time when services are being cut due to budget concerns. (PDF, January 2009)

OPED - Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents - The Daily Press printed an opinion piece written by Voices' Executive Director, John Morgan, on Sunday, January 25.

Media Statement - 2008 Election - Child Policy experts and advocates are are optimistic that newly elected officials will "Step Up for Kids".

Media Statement - Heroes in Our Communities - On September 23rd, Voices for Virginia’s Children in partnership with NAMI Virginia, the Virginia Federation of Families, the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB), and Mental Health America Virginia presented “Heroes in the Fight” awards to recognize “heroes” who provide care and support for children and adults with mental illness and their families. 

Press release - Voices Selects New Leader - Dr. John Morgan, child psychologist and long-time children’s advocate, is named Executive Director.

Press Release - The General Assembly Budget: A Win for Kids - (Adobe PDF March 15, 2008) Read Voices' press release about the 2008 General Assembly's committment to kids during tough fiscal times.

Press Release - Too Many Children in Virginia's Foster Care System Not Achieving Permanency (Adobe PDF)

Press Release - Kids Win in the Kaine Budget:  Governor proposes funding for foster care, preschool for at-risk children and children’s mental health

Press Release - Voices Supports Proposals to Move Children From Congregate Care to Community-Based Settings

Media Statement - Report Highlighting Large Percentage of Youth "Aging Out" of Virginia's Foster Care System - Virginia Stakeholders have opportunity to improve outcomes for these vulnerable youth.