What We Do
How we’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and become successful adults.
Advance Policies
We advocate for policies that will make a difference in our children’s future.
Serve Children
We lead programs to serve and empower children, families and communities.
Inspire Activism
We provide tools and information for the public to join us in advocating for a better future for today’s children.
What We Do
We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
Advance Policies
We advocate for policies that will make a difference in our children’s future.
Serve Children
We lead programs to serve and empower children, families and communities.
Inspire Activism
We provide tools and information for the public to join us in advocating for a better future for today’s children.
Your Support Makes a Difference
We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of children.
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Your Support Makes a Difference
We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of children.
Stay Connected
Sign up for our newsletter to get important updates, exclusive invitations and breaking news relevant to our cause.
News & Views
Legislation and policies may change, but our mission never does. Read our most recent press releases to learn the latest.
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Lanterns
Who have been the mentors in your life—not just people who gave you professional advice, but those who shared important lessons about how to live […]
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Acting to End Child Poverty
“We’ve had 20 years of presidential debates, and we have never talked about the violence in America of child poverty. We have got to begin […]
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Elijah Cummings: Champion of Children’s God-given Potential
Our nation’s children lost a great champion in Congress when Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) passed away October 17th. He correctly and often called children our […]
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News & Views
Legislation and policies may change, but our mission never does. Read our most recent press releases to learn the latest.
-
Lanterns
Who have been the mentors in your life—not just people who gave you professional advice, but those who shared important lessons about how to live […]
Read More... -
Acting to End Child Poverty
“We’ve had 20 years of presidential debates, and we have never talked about the violence in America of child poverty. We have got to begin […]
Read More... -
Elijah Cummings: Champion of Children’s God-given Potential
Our nation’s children lost a great champion in Congress when Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) passed away October 17th. He correctly and often called children our […]
Read More...
CDF Freedom Schools ®
More than 150,000 children have experienced our transformative literacy and cultural enrichment program. Join the CDF Freedom Schools® movement.
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Proctor Institute 2019
Learn about our annual event for child advocates to build skills and share success stories.