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We envision a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.
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CDF Executive Listening Sessions
Explore CDF Executive Listening Sessions and hear directly from children, youth, and families helping shape CDF’s child well-being priorities.
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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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CDF-CA to Discuss Report Outlining Roadmap for Supporting Long Beach Young People, Families
(Sept. 30, 2026) – Event to feature community-led solutions and practical tools for building lasting political influence and systemic change.…
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For Our Children: Shaping “Good Mornings” for our Children
Good mornings start with what we do today, so how you can take action to shape a brighter future for our children? Read the September issue of For Our Children to learn the latest on what’s at stake for children’s rights including threats to Head Start, upcoming events like our American Youth Policy Forum, and how you can vote for your children and with your children this November.…
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CDF-Ohio, Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus to Discuss Doula Medicaid Reimbursement Program
(Sept. 28, 2026) – September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. In recognition of this important month, the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus will host a webinar tomorrow to discuss the state’s Doula Medicaid Reimbursement Program and the state of Ohio’s doula professional community.…
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CDF-CA to Host ‘Child Watch 2026’, Amplifying Youth Voices in Southern California
(Sept. 22, 2026) – Child Watch 2026 will bring together youth leaders and policy experts to explore bold solutions for children in Los Angeles County, addressing educational equity and the needs of youth impacted by the justice system.…
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Find a CDF Freedom Schools® Site
At CDF Freedom Schools, we’re not just educating. We’re nurturing lifelong learners and advocates for progress. We’re sculpting a brighter tomorrow where we celebrate every young person’s potential, and affirming their impact on the world is profound. Find a CDF Freedom Schools site near you.
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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.” 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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