Child Poverty
A Year into the P-EBT Program for Children: How Nutrition Assistance Has Changed
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of school meals--and exposed the need to ensure every child can access them at all times, at no cost.
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Stop AAPI Hate. Our Children are Watching.
Arriving now at the intersection of gender-based violence and racism, we must confront our history—our words and actions as a country—and work towards the eradication of white supremacy through a community-centered approach. Our children are watching and right now they’re seeing the cruel attacks, the fear, and the angry words.
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Immigration
Immigrant Parents and Families Deserve Permanent Solutions
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 would create more pathways to citizenship and promote family unity.
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Reflections from the CDF-NY 2021 Week of Action
We are immensely proud of our BTO scholars for the professionalism, passion and commitment to advocacy they brought to our 2021 Week of Action!
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Child Health
What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Children and Families
Today, Congress took the final step to pass the American Rescue Plan Act, which President Biden is expected to subsequently sign into law. The $1.9 trillion relief package, for which President Biden’s proposal served as the foundation, marks a bold step forward in the fight for our children’s future. The American Rescue Plan Act will provide immediate relief for children and families, work to address the racial and economic injustices that COVID-19 has exacerbated, and take a long overdue step to address our nation’s shameful child poverty crisis, cutting child poverty in half in 2021.
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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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