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Education
Our youth deserve leadership that prioritizes their well-being, ensures they are safe, supported, and valued, and enforces their rights to be free from discrimination.
Education
Youth in southeastern Ohio are plagued by issues of substance abuse and mental illness, crime, poverty, poor representation, and the lack of opportunity for personal and professional development. Without proper resources and representation, this issue will only continue to grow.
Child Welfare
Protecting the safety and rights of youth in foster care is essential to their wellbeing and development, allowing them to reach their full potential.
Education
On August 1st, many students showed up to the Texas State Board of Education meeting to demand an honest and accurate curriculum that includes more diverse stories.
Service Announcements
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) has formally endorsed The Red Card Campaign spearheaded by The African Renaissance Diaspora Network (ARDN) and the National Council of Negro Women. The Red Card Campaign seeks to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls.
Child Health
This month, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. What does this mean for Texas families and our fight for health justice in Texas?
Education
As we approach the time for elections taking place across the nation, including Ohio, it is important to recognize the power of the next generation, Gen Z, which is on the rise of becoming the most progressive, diverse, and inclusive generation ever.
Health
The overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the Dobbs vs. Jackson decision undoes two generations of freedom work by subjugating birthing bodies and forcing them to face a future without choice.
Child Poverty
The longer we go without incorporating racial and ethnic analysis into our legislative and rulemaking processes, the longer we will continue to pass laws that disparately harm New Yorkers of color – both in the immediate future and for generations to come.
The stigma around mental health makes it difficult for students to work on their well-being especially with all the issues in the world today.
Featured Blog Series
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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