Your Donation for Children at Work

1. CDF works to improve the lives of children and the lives of all of us.

2. CDF has worked relentlessly since 1973 to ensure a level playing field for all children.

3. CDF is a champion of policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation.

4. CDF is nationally recognized as a leader on child advocacy issues and does not take any government funds.

5. 83 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to support vital CDF programs.

6. CDF meets or exceeds all standards of the Better Business Bureau, GuideStar and Charity Navigator.

The Children's Defense Fund Leave No Child Behind^® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective and independent voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investments before they get sick, drop out of school, get into trouble or suffer family breakdown. Read more...

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Your Donation for Children at Work

Children's Defense Fund

Leading the U.S. since 1973 to ensure a level playing field for all children

Get Involved

CDF is an Organization You Can Trust

Your Donation for Children at Work

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