CDF’s newly released gun report provides the most recent and reliable data on gun violence and its impact on our society and children. Click here to read the full report »
Through the service of worship and prayer, this multi-faith child advocacy resource is utilized by congregations as part of the National Observance of Childrens Sabbaths® weekend. Check it out »
This newly released report is a compilation of the most recent and reliable national and state data on key child indicators. Read it now »
Education is the civil rights issue of this generation. As ESEA reauthorization nears, tell Congress to ensure a high quality education for all children in America »

The CDF Freedom Schools® program provides summer and after-school enrichment that helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning. Children are taught using a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: high quality academic enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational leadership development; and nutrition, health and mental health. Read more…
Freedom School praised by ed secretary
August 28, 2010, The Clarion-Ledger
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to visit Mississippi
August 25, 2010, The Clarion-Ledger
Report Describes 3,042 Children and Teens Killed by Guns in 2007
August 24, 2010, Children's Defense Fund
This summer's lesson: Learning is fun
August 23, 2010, Los Angeles Times
Dora the Explorer's Beyond the Backpack Unveils Celebrity Designed Backpacks
August 10, 2010, PR Newswire
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