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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Toni Morrison
“When a child walks in the room, your child or anybody else’s child, do your eyes light up? That’s what they’re looking for.” –Toni Morrison […]
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Our All American Gun Epidemic Continues to Threaten Children
It happened again. On August 31, a gunman in West Texas armed with a semiautomatic weapon killed seven people and injured 25 others. One of […]
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Nobel Laureate Economist Robert Solow’s Clarion Call to End Child Poverty
August 23 marks the 95th birthday of the great MIT Nobel laureate economist and 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Robert Solow. As family and […]
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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.
-
Toni Morrison
“When a child walks in the room, your child or anybody else’s child, do your eyes light up? That’s what they’re looking for.” –Toni Morrison […]
Read More... -
Our All American Gun Epidemic Continues to Threaten Children
It happened again. On August 31, a gunman in West Texas armed with a semiautomatic weapon killed seven people and injured 25 others. One of […]
Read More... -
Nobel Laureate Economist Robert Solow’s Clarion Call to End Child Poverty
August 23 marks the 95th birthday of the great MIT Nobel laureate economist and 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Robert Solow. As family and […]
Read More...
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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.