Education
These Books Will Save Lives
Texas is once again making national headlines, as our politicians strive to erase Black, queer, and other marginalized children from school libraries and history books.
Blog
Find our latest articles, reports, and weekly editions at Children's Defense Fund.
-
Education
From Gay Student Services to "Draggieland": LGBTQ+ History at Texas A&M
As Transgender Awareness Week comes to an end, many in our state and nation have spent this time celebrating and reflecting on the history and activism of the LGBTQ+ community.
-
Child Health
National Paid Family and Medical Leave is an Important Promise to Children
Being there isn’t negotiable. National paid family and medical leave is one building block in a stack of policies, including the Child Tax Credit and high-quality, affordable child care, that create a solid foundation for children to grow and thrive. Congress must raise the pillars of stronger, better, and more inclusive national paid family and medical leave in Build Back Better--and beyond.
-
Child Health
Sound the Alarm for Kids
Children’s emotional and behavioral health was a concern even before the pandemic, but the ongoing public health emergency has made a bad situation worse. Congress must act to ensure children and families have access to the supports they need to address this crisis.
-
Education
ESSER Funds in Appalachia: An Opportunity to Support Student Wellness and Academic Success
On March 12, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine ordered all schools closed. The ensuing months and trajectory of the virus resulted in the extended closure of school buildings throughout Ohio.
-
-
-
Child Health
What the Build Back Better Compromise Means for Children and Families
The compromise bill includes important generational investments to boost families’ economic stability and reduce racial inequities in income, housing, education, and health care that disproportionately harm Black, Latino, and Indigenous children. However, it leaves out important investments to ensure children and families have what they need to thrive.
-
Child Poverty
Why We Should All Be New York Child Defenders
We are the ones we are waiting for to create another New York where our marginalized children are free to be children and have a real opportunity to meet their full potential.
-
Child Poverty
Redeeming the Soul of America Requires Congress to Build Back Better for our Most Vulnerable Families
There will be dire consequences to New York’s – and America’s – soul and future if it fails to generate the needed political will in the Senate and White House to support the House’s budget reconciliation package and enact a permanent, inclusive and fully refundable Child Tax Credit.
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.
Learn More