Advocacy Actions Archive - Children's Defense Fund

Ohio

Childcare Call to Action: Say no to HB 649

Protect Children’s Privacy: Say no to HB 649.

March 25, 2026

Tell Ohio Senators: Pass HB 359 to Protect Missing Children with Developmental Disabilities

March 2, 2026

The State of America’s Children® is Precarious: A Message from Our President & CEO

Our children deserve a nation that prioritizes their well-being—our health as a nation can only be measured in the quality of life our children lead. The State of America's Children is precarious. Unless tonight’s speech pledges to move us urgently toward viable solutions, the onus is on each of us to ensure our children can begin again.

February 24, 2026

National

Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts

Your policymakers voted to use Medicaid funding cuts to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. Now is the time to call and tell them: protect children’s health care, protect Medicaid, and CHIP!

July 22, 2025

Texas

Contact your Congressional representative now to protect Texas children

Now is the time for us to make our voices heard by calling and emailing our legislators to tell them to vote NO on the budget bill that would have devastating impacts on Texas children and families!

June 27, 2025

National

Tell Congress Hands Off Basic Needs Programs Our Children Rely On

Children's Defense Fund is sounding the alarm as Congress considers devastating cuts to the very programs that keep young people and their families fed, housed, healthy, and safe. We need every advocate, caregiver, and concerned community member to take immediate action.

May 15, 2025

Texas

Take Action Today to Oppose SB 1798

If passed, Senate Bill 1798 would amend the Texas Education Code to reclassify students whose presence in the United States is “not authorized under federal statute” as non-residents.

May 16, 2025

Texas

Children & Families Facing Deportation Deserve Due Process

If passed, House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1005 would endanger children, separate families, and lead to violations of the right to due process by prohibiting public funding for legal services in immigration matters for people who are considered “unlawfully present.”

May 5, 2025

National

Take Action Now to Stop the Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Children's Defense Fund (CDF) strongly opposes the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and we are urging Senators who represent children, youth, and families across the country to do the same.

February 10, 2025

National

Faith Leaders Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Children's Defense Fund invites faith leaders throughout the nation to join us in opposing the nomination and potential confirmation of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

January 22, 2025