@vakids

Voices for Virginia’s Children is a statewide research and advocacy organization that champions public policies to improve the lives of all children.

 Richmond, VA
vakids.org
Joined August 2010
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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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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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Child care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential infrastructure for families and our economy. ➡️ Read more at e1.nmcdn.io/assets/vfvc/wp-c… #EarlyCareAndEducation #ChildCareCrisis #SupportFamilies #VAkids
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Every child deserves a family with enough to thrive — but too many Virginia families are being forced to make impossible choices. ➡️ Learn more here: e1.nmcdn.io/assets/vfvc/wp-c… #MakeYoungPeopleTheAgenda #FamilyEconomicSecurity #EndChildPoverty #VAleg
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📍 State-level policy & coalition-building 🗣 Advocacy + strategic communications ✊ Equity-driven, youth-centered work 🔗 Learn more & apply at vakids.org/jobs
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✨ We’re hiring! ✨ 🔗 Apply here: jobs.gusto.com/postings/voic… #PolicyJobs #NonprofitCareers #VirginiaJobs #ChildAdvocacy #RacialEquity #PublicPolicy #Vakids
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TODAY: Advocate by completing the action alert here: votervoice.net/VAKIDS/Campai… #FairTaxes #TaxJustice #VAleg #VirginiaFamilies #EconomicJustice #ChildAdvocacy #Voices4Kids #PolicyChange #TakeAction #CommunityImpact
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Advocate by completing the action alert here: votervoice.net/VAKIDS/Campai… #FairTaxes #TaxJustice #VAleg #VirginiaFamilies #EconomicJustice #ChildAdvocacy #Voices4Kids #PolicyChange #TakeAction #CommunityImpact
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📍 State-level policy & coalition-building 🗣 Advocacy + strategic communications ✊ Equity-driven, youth-centered work 🔗 Learn more & apply at vakids.org/jobs
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🎉Grateful to be a part of the Paid Leave Coalition, which advocated to help pass paid sick days and paid family leave out of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee yesterday. Pictured above is Senator Boysko and advocates who helped champion her bill on PFML.
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📍 State-level policy & coalition-building 🗣 Advocacy + strategic communications ✊ Equity-driven, youth-centered work 🔗 Learn more & apply at vakids.org/jobs
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📢 Hiring a Communications Manager! Join us to lead equity-centered communications that support kids, families, and systems change across VA. 📍 Richmond (hybrid) 💼 $58K–$66K + strong benefits 🗓 Apps review starting Jan 5, 2026 🔗 Learn more + apply: vakids.org/jobs
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Join us on Monday, Jan. 26th at 8:00 AM for Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026! Address legislators with fellow mental health advocates to ensure our state budget and policies support mental health in-person or virtually! Register + Learn more: ow.ly/lmfm50XT590
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The roadmap is here. Our 2026 Policy Agenda centers community voice and clear policy solutions for Virginia’s kids and families. 🔗Read + Download: ow.ly/arZV50XO5t4 #PolicyForKids #VApolicy #ChildWellBeing #EquityInAction
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Join us on Monday, Jan. 26th at 8:00 AM for Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026! Address legislators with fellow mental health advocates to ensure our state budget and policies support mental health in-person or virtually! Register + Learn more: ow.ly/lmfm50XT590
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We are celebrating Emily Moore and her incredible contributions to Voices as she steps into a new national leadership role. Emily brought intention and collaboration to complex policy work—strengthening outcomes and relationships alike. We’re excited for her new national role!
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📢 Hiring a Communications Manager! Join us to lead equity-centered communications that support kids, families, and systems change across VA. 📍 Richmond (hybrid) 💼 $58K–$66K + strong benefits 🗓 Apps review starting Jan 5, 2026 🔗 Learn more + apply: vakids.org/jobs
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Join the School Nutrition Association of Virginia and an expert panel (including our Sr. Policy Analyst, Emily Moore) on January 7th for an engaging webinar to give you the tools to feel more confident about school meal advocacy! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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📢 Hiring a Communications Manager! Join us to lead equity-centered communications that support kids, families, and systems change across VA. 📍 Richmond (hybrid) 💼 $58K–$66K + strong benefits 🗓 Apps review starting Jan 5, 2026 🔗 Learn more + apply: vakids.org/jobs
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The roadmap is here. Our 2026 Policy Agenda centers community voice and clear policy solutions for Virginia’s kids and families. 🔗Read + Download: ow.ly/arZV50XO5t4 #PolicyForKids #VApolicy #ChildWellBeing #EquityInAction
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