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The CARES Act: How the Senate's $2 Trillion Bill Breaks Down

March 29, 2020 | Ohio
Child Health

What the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Means for Ohio’s Children and Families

March 27, 2020 | Ohio
Child Health

Ohio Must Act Now to Protect Ohio’s Children and Families

March 26, 2020 | Ohio
Child Health

Here’s What the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Means for Children and Families

While this bill represents a very important step forward, it does not meet all of the needs of children and families, particularly the most vulnerable, and falls far short of including all of the priorities for relief CDF outlined in our letter to Congress last week

March 26, 2020 | National
Education

CDF-TX 2020 Census Primer

Learn why we care about the 2020 Census and why you should too!

March 24, 2020 | Texas
In these Challenging Times

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone effected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially people at greatest risk, including our first responders, the elderly, those with certain health conditions and the homeless. Our hearts go out to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have lost their jobs, and who have spiraled into circumstances which will soon leave them unable to meet their basic needs. We lift up our children, especially those who are poor and food insecure, those without basic health insurance, and those living in shelter or in child welfare or juvenile justice settings.

March 24, 2020 | New York
Child Health

Key Policies to Support Children and Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 19, 2020 | Ohio
Education

Free Virtual Education Tools for Children and Their Caregivers

Millions of children are out of school right now, as communities take action to slow the coronavirus epidemic, and there is a real possibility that some of these students may not be returning to business-as-usual anytime soon.

March 19, 2020 | National
Child Health

Today the Senate Will Take Up the House-Passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Here's What You Need to Know

Today the Senate will take up the House-passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as the next step in providing relief from the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

March 18, 2020 | National
Child Welfare

The Coronavirus’s Impact on Children: Child Welfare

As the government works diligently to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, the focus has rightly been on shoring up the medical response, containing the virus’s spread and stabilizing the economy.

March 17, 2020 | National

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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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