John Henry, Author at Children's Defense Fund

Defending the Whole Child: CDF-Ohio Policy Webinar Series Launches Monday to Promote Discussion Around Child Well-Being

(Nov. 6, 2026) - The webinars are designed to give parents, students, community members, and local leaders an in-depth opportunity to discuss the critical factors shaping children’s development.

November 6, 2026 | Ohio

Children’s Defense Fund-New York, Partners to Host Town Halls in Rochester, Schenectady on Child and Family Well-Being Fund

(Nov. 6, 2026) - CDF-NY calls for $30 million state investment to support children and families across ten high-need communities.

November 6, 2026 | New York

MN Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, & Gospel Artist Geoffrey Golden to Attend CDF's Celebration of Joy

(Nov. 4, 2026) - The trio will join Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, D.C., for A National Celebration of Joy. The organization’s signature fundraising event honors the people, partnerships, and possibilities driving its work for children and youth.

November 4, 2026 | National

Wednesday: Joy Reid, Child Advocates explore How Midterms Impact Young People at American Youth Policy Forum

(Nov. 3, 2026) - Children's Defense Fund’s gala, “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children across America.

November 3, 2026

CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Liz & Don Thompson for their Work Advancing Child Well-being

(Oct. 26, 2026) - CDF will honor Liz and Don Thompson, founder of the CAFE Group and Cleveland Avenue, with its Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award to recognize their work advancing child well-being.

October 26, 2026 | National

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

(Oct. 16, 2026) - This year’s forum,“Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,”comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children and youth across the United States.

October 16, 2026 | National

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

(Oct. 15, 2026) - For decades, the annual multifaith observance has united faith communities in worship and advocacy to center youth voices and help every child thrive.

October 15, 2026 | National

Posts by John Henry

Defending the Whole Child: CDF-Ohio Policy Webinar Series Launches Monday to Promote Discussion Around Child Well-Being

Children’s Defense Fund-New York, Partners to Host Town Halls in Rochester, Schenectady on Child and Family Well-Being Fund

MN Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, & Gospel Artist Geoffrey Golden to Attend CDF's Celebration of Joy

Wednesday: Joy Reid, Child Advocates explore How Midterms Impact Young People at American Youth Policy Forum

CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Liz & Don Thompson for their Work Advancing Child Well-being

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches ‘Voting Rights are Children’s Rights’ Campaign

CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Casey Family Programs for its Work to Advance Child Well-being

A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates

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