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Recent News
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Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University
(Oct. 16, 2026) – This year’s forum,“Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,”comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children and youth across the United States.…
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Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®
(Oct. 15, 2026) – For decades, the annual multifaith observance has united faith communities in worship and advocacy to center youth voices and help every child thrive.…
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Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches ‘Voting Rights are Children’s Rights’ Campaign
(Oct. 13, 2026) – The campaign aims to remind America that while children cannot vote, every law that shapes their lives are written by people who can.…
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CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Casey Family Programs for its Work to Advance Child Well-being
(Oct. 8, 2026) – CDF will honor Casey Family Programs with its Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award to recognize its work championing policies and programs that improve the lives of children and youth.…