Your Donations at Work

CDF works to improve the lives of children and the lives of all of us.
CDF has worked relentlessly since 1973 to ensure a level playing field for all children.
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.
CDF is nationally recognized as a leader on child advocacy issues and does not take any government funds.
83 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to support vital CDF programs.
CDF meets or exceeds all standards of the Better Business Bureau, GuideStar and Charity Navigator and uses Verisign SSL for secure online transactions.

Children's Defense Fund