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Child Health

We care, so you can get care: CDF's Contribution to the Healthcare of Texas Children and Families

April 24, 2020 | Texas
Efforts to Count all Ohioans during the Pandemic

April 24, 2020 | Ohio
Interim Legislation Provides Needed Support to Businesses and Hospitals But Falls Short for Children and Families

As the scope and scale of the devastation from COVID-19 continues to grow, it is clear that children and families need additional support and now is not the time for Congress to be modest in its investment to critical services. In future legislation, the safety and well-being of America’s children and families must remain a top priority.

April 24, 2020 | National
Child Welfare

What does your life look like as a healthy, happy adult 10 years from now?

April 23, 2020 | Ohio
Child Welfare

Protecting Immigrant Communities Newsletter: 4/17/20

Here’s the latest roundup of immigration-related news, and our bi-weekly action opportunities.

April 22, 2020 | Texas
Child Poverty

COVID-19 makes hunger worse for families and children

As COVID-19 ravages communities across our nation, more children are going to bed hungry and worrying about where their next meal will come from.

April 22, 2020 | National
Child Poverty

Poverty in the U.S. will reach drastic levels because of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a harsh spotlight on the economic, social, and racial inequities in our nation.

April 21, 2020 | National
Pandemic- EBT: Food Assistance is Available for Children and Families through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. Ohio Cannot Wait Any Longer.

April 17, 2020 | Ohio
Child Health

Amid COVID-19, We Must Protect Our Most Vulnerable Children From Lasting Harm

Those disproportionately impacted by this crisis were either completely left out of the previous relief packages or have additional, critical needs that must be addressed in Congress’ next response to the COVID-19 crisis. We cannot allow this crisis to continue to exacerbate existing disparities, hit our most vulnerable children the hardest, and cause lasting harm.

April 16, 2020 | National
Child Health

Please stay calm, stay safe, and stay strong. We will get through this together.

The Children’s Defense Fund’s commitment to protecting all children and families is more important now than ever. We are quickly adapting to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 public health emergency with urgency and impact.

April 16, 2020 | National

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