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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
Child Welfare

Congress Must Support Families and Address Further Strain to Child Welfare System

On behalf of nearly 600 national, state, and local organizations, CDF sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to act immediately to equip the child welfare system with the tools it needs to handle this crisis. Strengthening the system to face these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire child welfare continuum.

April 15, 2020 | National
Supporting our Students

April 13, 2020 | New York
The Census is Underway and Large Gaps in Response Rates Emerge

April 10, 2020 | Ohio
Becoming a part of the CDF-NY Family

April 10, 2020 | New York
Immigration

Safeguards for Migrant Children Are Not a “Loophole”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, citing coronavirus concerns, is removing unaccompanied children to countries where they fear violence and persecution. This is deeply troubling, and it is also a violation of children’s legal rights under federal law.

April 10, 2020 | National
Ohio Sees a Troubling Rise in Uninsured Infants and Toddlers

April 9, 2020 | Ohio
Immigration

We’re All in This Together. COVID-19 Relief Must Protect All Families.

Congress’ third bill responding to the impacts of COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was a necessary but incomplete step forward in the fight to ensure the needs of children and families are met in the midst of this pandemic.

April 9, 2020 | National

Starsky Wilson stands at a podium in front of a crowd.

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