Press Release

The Children’s Defense Fund – New York Calls for a ‘Whole Child, Whole Community’ State Budget & Legislative Priorities’

Today, as a part of its celebration of the life and world-changing legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., renowned civil rights activist and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history, the Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) releases its Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Legislative and Budget Agenda, titled Prioritizing the Whole Child, Whole Community’s Needs: New York State Budget and Legislative Priorities FY2024-2025.

January 15, 2024 | New York
Child Nutrition

CDF-Texas Calls on Texas Leaders to Accept Federal Food Assistance in Support of State’s Young People

Austin, TX — On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories expect to receive food benefits later this year through a newly permanent federal program provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

January 12, 2024 | Texas
Immigration

CDF-Texas Condemns Violent Language from Governor Abbott Regarding People Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border

Austin, TX — Children’s Defense Fund-Texas strongly condemns violent language used by Texas Governor Greg Abbott regarding the state’s actions as it pertains to receiving individuals and families who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.

January 12, 2024 | Texas
Child Nutrition

CDF-Southern Regional Office Calls on Mississippi Leaders to Accept Federal Food Assistance in Support of State’s Young People

Jackson, MS—On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories expect to receive food benefits later this year through a newly permanent federal program provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

January 12, 2024 | Southern Regional Office
Service Announcements

Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé Named State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas

Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé will serve as the new State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas following a nationwide search.

January 9, 2024 | Texas
Service Announcements

Sheri Brady, CDF Vice President of Strategy and Program, Speaks to DC Radio Station About CDF’s History

December 6, 2023 | National
TODAY: Opening Arguments Delivered in Federal Appeals Case Challenging Constitutionality of Texas’ Book Rating Law

Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 900 in June to go into effect September 1, 2023. However, a U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked House Bill 900 from going into effect, before the State of Texas ultimately decided to appeal the decision.

November 29, 2023 | Texas
Congress’ Next Funding Plan Must Include More Support for America’s Children

Washington, DC— On Thursday, President Joseph Biden signed a stop-gap funding measure to temporarily keep the government open through the beginning of the new year.

November 29, 2023 | National
Early Childhood

CDF-CA Staff, Educators, and Students to Gather in Long Beach for ‘Reimagining School Counseling: Centering Student Voices’ Town Hall

November 16, 2023 | California
Education

CDF Welcomes Scholastic’s Decision to Discontinue Its Effort to Appease Supporters of Book Bans in America’s Schools

Last night, multiple news organizations reported Scholastic would reverse its decision from just days ago to allow elementary schools to exclude certain books with racial or LGBTQ-related content from their book fairs

October 25, 2023 | National