Education
Celebrate and Stand Up for Women All Year Round
Today and every day, we’re celebrating women’s history. Celebrating requires honest teaching about the invaluable contributions and countless acts of resistance of women across the world.
Blog
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Lessons of Two Years of COVID-19: Exploring the Impact of an Offline System for WIC Beneficiaries in Ohio During a Pandemic
In our first blog of this series highlighting our research into the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and how it operates in Ohio, we outlined many of the program’s key components (such as eligibility, referrals, and how to apply) as prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
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Child Poverty
Webinar: Get That Money! Ensuring Ohio families know about and can access their tax credits
This webinar covers the importance and impact of the Child Tax Credit in Ohio and provides an overview of the changes to the Child Tax Credit and eligibility.
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Child Welfare
Get that money now: Expanded tax credits can help families meet their basic needs and thrive
COVID-19 forced businesses and schools to close, upending life throughout the country. Many people had to put their dreams on hold. In response, the federal government passed legislation to provide immediate relief to children, adults and families by temporarily expanding tax credits.
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Child Health
State Board of Education Public Comment: Social Emotional Learning are Critical Life Skills Preparing Youth for Success in Life and Work
As an organization, we believe that while children make up 22% of Ohio’s population, they represent 100% of our future. We all want our children to receive a high-quality education today that helps them develop the critical life skills they need to achieve their goals and be informed, active citizens in our democracy tomorrow.
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Racial Justice
Rev. Tim Ahrens Shares Excerpt from His Upcoming Book, "The Genius of Justice"
Rev. Ahrens interviewed and had conversations with 53 leaders in social justice to share what they have learned that must be passed down to continue in this work and struggle.
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Immigration
Children Need a Welcome, Not Endangerment: End MPP for All
Since 2019, at least 21,300 children seeking asylum in the United States have faced threats of violence and endured dangerous conditions as a result of the so-called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), according to a February 2022 report from Human Rights Watch.
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Child Welfare
Child Tax Credit Outreach Text Message leads to over $500,000 in Cuyahoga County Residents’ Pockets
As a result of federal legislation that expanded the Child Tax Credit, nearly 90 percent of families with children are eligible to receive up to $3600 per child under 6 and $3,000 per child 6-17 years of age.
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Child Poverty
American Rescue Plan Anniversary, Child Tax Credit, and Your 2021 Taxes
This week marks the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. As co-chair of the Automatic Benefit for Children (ABC) Coalition, the Children’s Defense Fund played a vital role in leading advocacy efforts that ultimately resulted in the inclusion of an expanded and fully inclusive Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the ARP.
Featured Blog Series
For Our Children
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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