John Henry, Author at Children's Defense Fund

CDF Announces ‘A National Celebration of Joy’ Gala Hosted by Industry Leaders Nationwide

(Sept. 17, 2026) - National host committee of business, nonprofit, and community leaders aims to support the upcoming Washington, D.C. event, lending their expertise to drive Children’s Defense Fund’s mission forward.

September 17, 2026 | National

CDF-Texas, The Immigrant Services Network of Austin to Host ‘Free Families’ Event to Address ICE’s Impact on Local Families

(Sept. 10, 2026) - The event offers an evening of art, advocacy, and community connection to learn how harmful immigration enforcement practices impact all Austin residents.

September 9, 2026 | Texas

A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates

(Sept. 8, 2026) - CDF-Ohio’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will recognize three Ohioans for their contributions to advancing the well-being of young people in the Buckeye State.

September 8, 2026 | Ohio

CDF Welcomes Nick Vucic as Organization’s National Director of Public Affairs

August 28, 2026 - Vucic most recently served as the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.

August 28, 2026 | National

CDF Opposes Federal Proposal That Would Allow Contractors to Body Search Unaccompanied, Detained Youth

August 25, 2026 - CDF encourages the public and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to speak out against this proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The public comment period ends tonight, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

August 25, 2026 | National

A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Minnesota to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates

August 21, 2026 - CDF-Minnesota’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will recognize three Minnesotans for their contributions to advancing the well-being of young people in the Twin Cities area and across the state of Minnesota.

August 21, 2026 | National

CDF: Proposed Head Start Overhaul Will Threaten the Well-Being of Millions of America’s Children

August 6, 2026 - The national youth advocacy organization warns that scaling back the 61-year-old program will harm low-income children and families nationwide.

August 6, 2026 | National

CDF President, Baltimore Parents to Discuss ‘Are the Children Well?’ at CDF Freedom Schools® Town Hall

July 27, 2026 - CDF President & CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is visiting CDF Freedom Schools sites nationwide this summer to discuss children’s mental health with parents.

July 27, 2026 | National

CDF-CA to Release New Report Outlining Roadmap for Supporting Long Beach Young People, Families

July 21, 2026 - Event to feature community-led solutions and practical tools for building lasting political influence and systemic change.

July 21, 2026 | California

CDF Urges Congress to Pass ‘American Dream and Promise Act’ to Secure Futures for Nation’s Dreamers

July 21, 2026 - The bipartisan legislation would establish a permanent pathway to citizenship, grant conditional residency to Dreamers, and protect TPS and DED beneficiaries from deportation.

July 21, 2026 | National

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