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Recent News
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Service Announcements
Monday: CDF-MN, Students, and Community Leaders to Call On Gov. Walz to Convene Special Session
The press conference will include perspectives from students, educators, and families affected by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.…
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Service Announcements
CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Advocates Advancing Youth Well-Being
This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy: Through Their Eyes’ highlights the shared commitment of CDF-Texas, youth advocates, and lawmakers to improving the well-being of children across the Lone Star State.…
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Education
Advocate for Immigrant Students’ Access to Higher Education in Texas
During the recent Texas legislative session, some lawmakers proposed legislation that would have limited the provisions of the Texas Dream Act so that Texas high school graduates who are undocumented could no longer qualify for in-state tuition. …
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Service Announcements
Children’s Defense Fund–CA to Host Child Watch 2025
Child Watch 2025 will bring together youth leaders, advocates, and policy experts to explore bold solutions for California’s foster care system.…