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Recent News
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CDF to Honor Changemakers, Youth Advocates at National Celebration of Joy
The organization will honor three individuals as Advocates for Joy for their outstanding work advancing policies, building power, and strengthening programs that support children and young people across America.…
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SNAP & the Shutdown: The Real Crisis Isn’t What Families Purchase, It’s That They Can’t Afford to Eat
Statement from Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Southern Regional Office and Regional administrator of the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative …
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National Leaders, Youth Voices to Gather in DC for American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF
The forum, which will take place November 5-6, will explore the impact of politics and policy on issues ranging from education and health care to child poverty.…
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Service Announcements
CDF Deepens Commitment to Advancing Child Well-Being, Announces Two Key Appointments to Executive Staff
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a longtime national leader in youth advocacy, today announced two key appointments to its executive leadership team.…