Voices for Utah Children

We are a multi-issue child advocacy organization that speaks out on behalf of children. We are a nonpartisan voice for children & families. #InvestInUtahKids

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Each year, data provides a clearer picture of the well-being of Utah’s children and the challenges they face. Our newly released 2024 data book examines key trends across five domains to show how Utah’s kids are really doing.

Explore the data today: https://t.co/UnwTy6mvo5

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Struggling with child care costs? Many families don’t know they qualify for financial help. Here’s a simple guide to Utah’s Child Care Assistance Program – plus other resources to make care more affordable:
https://t.co/7XdytMbH4d

[UtahSMHCollab @UtahSMHCollab]

Another thank you to Voices for Utah Children for their generous donation to our May 6 Children's Mental Health Event at the Utah Capitol ❤️🩵💚

Register for the event here:
https://t.co/I2JstkaBQM

[ACS CAN Utah @ACSCANUtah]

We joined health care advocates from @utchildren to visit @SenJohnCurtis today & urge him to #ProtectMedicaid from cuts. #Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer patients & all those at risk of developing the disease. Utahns need reliable access to health care.

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Medicaid does far more than provide basic health coverage—it builds a foundation for lifelong health and development. Help us ensure that every child, parent, senior, and adult can access the care they need.
Help us Protect and Preserve Medicaid: https://t.co/jhrJYgJ2Pm

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Our 2025 Legislative Recap is out! https://t.co/1TbYDURNqP #utleg
We break down what happened during the legislative session, what we accomplished alongside our partners, and why staying engaged matters now more than ever. 🌈🧒🏦

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

📆Voices Responds: 2025 Leg Recap

Join us on April 8, 12-1 PM for a breakdown of the 2025 Legislative Session where we'll answer YOUR questions! #utleg

RSVP Today: https://t.co/sBWUcDPvNz

[ITEP @iteptweets]

NEW: The Educational Choice for Children Act would send $136.3 billion in public revenue to private school voucher programs over the next 10 years.

It would also allow the rich to donate stock & avoid capital gains tax, creating a lucrative tax shelter. https://t.co/yCdyFaxtcX

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Vouchers don’t cover the cost of private school—you do. When vouchers divert taxpayer money to private schools, public schools lose vital programs, increase class sizes, and sometimes shut down, harming students the most. Learn more: https://t.co/rIxK32WeyT @PEER_equity

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

📢 Voices Responds: 2025 Leg Recap 📢
Join us on April 8, 12-1 PM for a post-session breakdown of the 2025 Legislative Session! 🏛️ We'll cover key policy decisions, what they mean for Utah kids & families, and answer YOUR questions. #utleg
➡️ https://t.co/sBWUcDPvNz

[John Arthur @9thEvermore]

Governor Spencer Cox published an op ed yesterday saying he’s encouraged by President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon's recent work dismantling the Department of Education. 😳

#utleg #utpol #uted

[KUER 90.1 @KUER]

.@utchildren’s Anna Thomas believes Utah leaders’ lack of action on child care comes down to a reluctance for funding.

“You run out of options really fast if you're not willing to spend any money,” she said. https://t.co/Ybg9zGK107

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Invest in Communities, Not Deportation:
As the budget reconciliation process continues, let your lawmakers know that instead of slashing funding for Medicaid and the CTC, they should focus on investing in communities and ensuring stability for families.
https://t.co/MlhvLNJH25

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

On March 11th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that would remove DACA recipients’ access to the ACA marketplace, among other changes to the marketplace. More info here: https://t.co/qMVyhNv2BG

[Sen. Luz Escamilla @SenatorLuz]

Utah parents lose trust, feel ignored after legislature kills daycare bill https://t.co/r23L0Do1IT

[Emily Anderson Stern @emilyreanderson]

Barely 24 hours after Utah lawmakers voted to quash a bill that sprung out of the state’s Women in the Economy Commission that would have used empty state office space for child care, the Legislature voted to kill the commission, too. https://t.co/j1bNW2jxZX

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Voices for Utah Children Official Statement Condemning Rep. Nicholeen Peck’s Racist Remarks

Read the full statement: https://t.co/N53qlDf6yH

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

$40M more for vouchers brings the total funding to $120M annually, diverted from public education. #utleg

Check out our newest blog in our series on our Utah's voucher program: https://t.co/VuTpPlb2l1

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

The lack of refundability severely limits the impact of Utah's child tax credit. Voices for Utah Children will continue advocating for tax credit refundability, which would make 21.7% of children eligible for an average tax savings of $1,297. https://t.co/eU9B8Zhil2

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Under HB 106, Utah's child tax credit will be expanded to children under 6 with eligible family income (approx):
➡️Single-parent families making between $37,000-$43,000
➡️Married households making between $45,600-$54,000

More: https://t.co/nXCkcIL12R

[Voices for Utah Children @utchildren]

Current CTC (1-4) will benefit:
🔹1.8% of families
🔹5.4% of Utah children
🔹Avg savings: $456

Expanded CTC (0-5) will benefit:
🔹3% of families
🔹9.2% of Utah children
🔹Avg savings: $585