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Recent News
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Defending the Whole Child: CDF-Ohio Policy Webinar Series Launches Monday to Promote Discussion Around Child Well-Being
(Nov. 6, 2026) – The webinars are designed to give parents, students, community members, and local leaders an in-depth opportunity to discuss the critical factors shaping children’s development.…
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Children’s Defense Fund-New York, Partners to Host Town Halls in Rochester, Schenectady on Child and Family Well-Being Fund
(Nov. 6, 2026) – CDF-NY calls for $30 million state investment to support children and families across ten high-need communities.…
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MN Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, & Gospel Artist Geoffrey Golden to Attend CDF’s Celebration of Joy
(Nov. 4, 2026) – The trio will join Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, D.C., for A National Celebration of Joy. The organization’s signature fundraising event honors the people, partnerships, and possibilities driving its work for children and youth.…
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Wednesday: Joy Reid, Child Advocates explore How Midterms Impact Young People at American Youth Policy Forum
(Nov. 3, 2026) – Children’s Defense Fund’s gala, “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 across America.…