Events

From community dialogues to advocacy summits, each event advances equity and justice for our nation’s young people. Join the movement, connect with advocates, and stay informed on upcoming events.

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  • Charity

    A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio 2025

    Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio is hosting Celebration of Joy 2025: Unleashing the Power of Public Education to Build a Beloved Community. This year we will be celebrating the power of public education as a public good to build a free and fair society for everyone.

    September 18, 2025

    Ohio
  • Charity

    Children’s Defense Fund’s National Celebration of Joy 2025

    Come ready to be moved, to celebrate with purpose, and to stand in joyful solidarity for the next generation. Because all young people must grow up with dignity, hope, and joy—surrounded by love and supported by a community that believes in them.

    November 5, 2025

    National
  • Conference

    2025 American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF

    This forum will bring together key policymakers, advocates, educators, and CDF staff. Together, we will discuss how national, state, and local policies can better serve young people, particularly those marginalized by systemic inequities

    November 5-6, 2025

    National