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Child Health

‘Our Children Are Waiting’: CDF–Minnesota Responds to Deadly Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church

Our staff at Children’s Defense Fund–Minnesota is heartbroken by the tragic events that unfolded Wednesday on the grounds of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

August 28, 2025 | Minnesota

CDF Cares: Resource Assistance for Minnesota Children and Families

In the wake of the deadly Minneapolis shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 27, 2025—another tragic and preventable act of gun violence, Children’s Defense Fund–Minnesota (CDF-MN) grieves the lives of the young people lost and stands in heartfelt solidarity with their families and the 17 survivors. In moments like these, our collective care matters.

August 28, 2025 | Minnesota

Service Announcements

‘A Celebration of Joy’: CDF-Minnesota to Mark 40 Years of Advocacy for Children, Youth

A Celebration of Joy will reflect CDF-Minnesota’s commitment to improving the economic, educational, and health outcomes of young people in the state.

August 25, 2025 | Minnesota

Service Announcements

Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota, 1,800+ Twin Cities Area Freedom Schools Scholars to Rally at Statehouse in Support of Public Education

On Wednesday, July 23, more than 1,800 young people will gather alongside Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota (CDF-MN) at the Minnesota State Capitol to rally in support of public education.

July 22, 2025 | Minnesota

Charity

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.

August 21, 2025

Minnesota

KIDS Count

2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Minnesota Ranks 5th Overall in Child Well-Being, Racial Disparities Persist

Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota (CDF-MN) welcomes recent news from the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book that Minnesota ranks as the fifth-best state in the nation for child well-being. However, while Minnesota ranks high in health and economic well-being of children and young people, the state continues to lose ground in educational outcomes.

June 9, 2025 | Minnesota

The Minnesota Child Tax Credit now features advanced payments; here’s what you need to know

Beginning this year, families who claimed and received the Minnesota Child Tax Credit in 2024 can opt in to receive CTC advanced payments in 2025.

March 4, 2025 | Minnesota

Zachary Boyers

Policy Agenda

CDF-MN Parent & Caregiver Quarterly Newsletter

Community Engagement: Our team is establishing a network of activists, leaders, community members and parents for the organization and the broader child advocacy movement.

Child Poverty

Economic Justice Outreach News

Since our establishment in 1985, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota (CDF-MN) has been at the forefront of addressing the unique needs of Minnesota’s children, youth, and families envisioning a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.

August 1, 2024 | Minnesota