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Constance’s Black History Month hero
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Denise’s Black History Month hero
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Gun Violence
Our Lessons Only Hold Weight If We Live By Them
In a guest blog post, activist Jessica Kurzban shares a Valentine’s Day call to action for the Children’s Defense Fund community. This Valentine's Day marks three years since the Parkland shooting stole 17 beautiful lives, and over eight years since 20 precious first-graders were horrifically murdered at Sandy Hook. What have we learned? What have we done? What is the promise for tomorrow?
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Education
You Have to Maslow Before you Bloom! Support Children to Emerge from this Pandemic Healthy, Ready to Learn, and Prepared to Flourish into Adulthood
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Alexandria's Black History Month hero
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Child Poverty
Congress Is Getting Serious About Fighting Child Poverty: A Review of the Latest Child Allowance Proposals
More than 10 million children were living in poverty in 2019 and the economic crisis created by the pandemic has threatened the security of millions more. These children need fast and flexible assistance. A child allowance would put cash directly into the hands of families with children to spend without restrictions—to put food on the table, keep the lights on, and keep children safely housed.
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Youth Justice
"I Am A Child": The Adultification of Black Children
No 9-year-old child should be handcuffed or pepper sprayed; no 9-year-old child should be arrested. Yet, this incident is not unique. Too often, Black children are treated as adults, and their normal adolescent behaviors treated as delinquent.
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Featured Blog Series
For Our Children
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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