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Let’s Protect Progress in Education and Child Well-being
This month, our children’s education and well-being has taken on direct and dramatic attacks.
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A Celebration of Joy
Join CDF-New York on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for A Celebration of Joy, an evening dedicated to progress, resilience, and the power of community.
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CDF Haley Farm
Named for author and activist Alex Haley, CDF Haley Farm in Clinton, TN, is a sacred and safe space for facilitating movement-building moments and training opportunities for prioritizing joy, pursuing justice, and promoting rest as resistance. Explore the rich history of Haley Farm and consider hosting your next event there!
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Young People Lead Podcast
The podcast aims to demonstrate how young people can and should lead by telling their stories of how youth are transforming policies for the better and examining research on the policies that most affect them.
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Education
For Our Children: Let’s Protect Progress in Education and Child Well-being
After a March 4 Presidential Address to a Joint Session of Congress, which both commodified and exploited children, on March 11, the Secretary of Education announced a reduction in force cutting the department’s team—responsible for ensuring educational excellence and access for all America’s children—from 4,133 to 2,183 workers.…
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Child Health
Experts to Brief Ohio Children’s Caucus on Medicaid’s Impact on State’s Youth as Federal Lawmakers Weigh Program Cuts
Health experts and youth experts are concerned cuts to Medicaid would jeopardize the well-being of hundreds of thousands of children in Ohio. In 2023, approximately 1.4 million Ohio children were enrolled in Medicaid, according to KIDS COUNT Ohio.…
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Revisiting an American Prayer
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, there’s been one more broad attack on methods of sharing our nation’s history: on March 27, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order affecting the 21 museums and 14 education and research centers that are part of the Smithsonian Institution, including the American Women’s History Museum, which is still years away from breaking ground on its official site, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Zoo.…
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Youth Justice
CDF-New York, 90+ Partner Organizations Sign Letter in Support of Youth Justice Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund builds on evidence showing that linking youth with community-based services reduces criminal legal system contact and promotes community safety.…
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CDF’s President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, shares insights, challenges, and hopes for the future in “For Our Children.”CDF’s President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, offers a personal perspective on challenges, victories, and the path ahead in “For Our Children.” Delve into a unique narrative that guides our mission, celebrates milestones, and navigates the journey toward a brighter tomorrow. Explore now for an inside connection to our vision—where the story of our commitment to children and youth unfolds.
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