Service Announcements
Vote No on Issue 1
Issue 1 is the ballot initiative on the table. If passed, it will make it harder for Ohio citizens to make changes to Ohio law.
Blog
Find our latest articles, reports, and weekly editions at Children's Defense Fund.
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Child Poverty
Centering Racial Equity in New York Policymaking: The New York City Racial Justice Ballot Proposals
There is clear and urgent need to take decisive action to end New York’s entrenched racial inequalities and promote equitable economic mobility.
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Education
CDF Freedom Schools: Serving Summer Literacy
The right to read has been at the forefront of our mind for months with the nationwide surge in book banning, but the summer months mean that we’re celebrating the 16,000 scholars across the country joining CDF Freedom Schools®.
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Child Health
The Fight for Our Rights Continues
The 88th legislative session may have ended in May, but the need for young people to join the fight for our rights is ongoing.
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Child Poverty
Children’s Defense Fund calls on Senate to introduce Fully Inclusive Child Tax Credit Legislation
A child’s well-being is tightly connected to their family’s financial stability.
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Racial Justice
SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision leaves Young People on their Own, But Not Alone
With the increasing diversity of young people in America ‘affirmative action’ in every facet of public life is more important now than ever.
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Immigration
We Need More Culturally Significant After-School Clubs
As an immigrant, does America welcome us? Do immigrants feel accepted and welcome in this mixed environment?
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Education
Juneteenth: Knowing our history
Juneteenth marks one crucial point in time, but also reminds us to sustain the liberation efforts that made the events of June 19, 1865 possible. CDF embraces that charge today and everyday as we build community with you so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy.
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Child Poverty
Children’s Defense Fund’s Statement on the American Family Act of 2023 – June 7, 2023
The American Family Act will increase CTC payments for children under 6 years of age from $2,000 to $3,600 annually and from $2,000 to $3,000 for children between ages 6 and 17.
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Service Announcements
CDF Founder’s Day to honor Marian Wright Edelman
Thank you, Mrs. Edelman, for your unwavering dedication to defending and uplifting America’s children and youth. Your commitment for the past 50 years has brought us closer to a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.
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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