Service Announcements
On Wednesday, July 23, more than 125 young people will gather alongside Children’s Defense Fund-California at the SEED School of Los Angeles County, in South Los Angeles, for a youth-led arts celebration advocating the belief that public education be treated as a public good in America.
Service Announcements
On Wednesday, July 23, more than 200 scholars will gather alongside Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus for a youth-led rally in support of public education.
Service Announcements
Hundreds of faith leaders and youth advocates from across the country have gathered in Clinton, Tennessee, to participate in the 2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry.
Child Health
On Thursday, the United States House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation package that includes more than $1 trillion in funding tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
Child Welfare
On Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of the national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), will visit Allentown to hear directly from children and families in the Lehigh Valley about the challenges they face, and the solutions they envision, amid continued uncertainty around the economy and essential education and health programs.
Child Welfare
On Monday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine must sign or issue line-item vetoes on the state’s multibillion dollar budget proposal recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate.
Child Welfare
On Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of the national children’s advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), will visit Columbia to learn more about the challenges facing children and families, as well as the solutions they seek, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the economy and key programs related to education and health in America.
Child Poverty
Findings from two studies show powerful results from unconditional cash grants pilot program for young adults transitioning out of New York City’s foster care system: increased sense of well-being and self-determination, greater portion of youth in labor market, and enhanced financial stability, with no increase in negative outcomes like jail entry or shelter use.
Education Equity
This new federal policy shift forces Mississippi to scrap its broadband expansion plans, jeopardizing rural families’ access to reliable, affordable internet and prioritizing corporate interests over community needs.
Child Welfare
Children’s Defense Fund–California has issued the following statement in response to recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the National Guard in California.