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A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Minnesota 2025
Join us in celebrating 40 years of building community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy.
Events
From community dialogues to advocacy summits, each event advances equity and justice for our nation’s young people. Join the movement, connect with advocates, and stay informed on upcoming events.
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A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio 2025
Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio is hosting A Celebration of Joy 2025: Unleashing the Power of Public Education to Build a Beloved Community. Come celebrate the power of public education as a public good to build a free and fair society for everyone.
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Children’s Defense Fund-California Child Watch 2025
Hosted by CDF-California (CDF- CA), this event centers young people with lived experience in foster care as they lead conversations, share policy priorities, and shape the systems that impact their lives.
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2025 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths®
Join places of worship, faith-based organizations, and child advocates across the country for the 2025 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths®, an annual celebration that brings together people of every faith to raise a moral voice for children.
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CDF’s National A Celebration of Joy 2025
Come ready to be moved, to celebrate with purpose, and to stand in joyful solidarity for the next generation. Because all young people must grow up with dignity, hope, and joy—surrounded by love and supported by a community that believes in them.
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Conference
2025 American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF
This forum will bring together key policymakers, advocates, educators, and CDF staff. Together, we will discuss how national, state, and local policies can better serve young people, particularly those marginalized by systemic inequities
