A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates
(Oct. 5, 2026) CDF-Texas’ ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will recognize three Texans for their contributions to advancing the well-being of young people in the Lone Star State.
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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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CDF-Texas, The Immigrant Services Network of Austin to Host ‘Free Families’ Event to Address ICE’s Impact on Local Families
(Sept. 10, 2026) - The event offers an evening of art, advocacy, and community connection to learn how harmful immigration enforcement practices impact all Austin residents.
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A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Ohio to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates
(Sept. 8, 2026) - CDF-Ohio’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will recognize three Ohioans for their contributions to advancing the well-being of young people in the Buckeye State.
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CDF Welcomes Nick Vucic as Organization’s National Director of Public Affairs
August 28, 2026 - Vucic most recently served as the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.
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A Celebration of Joy: CDF-Minnesota to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates
August 21, 2026 - CDF-Minnesota’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will recognize three Minnesotans for their contributions to advancing the well-being of young people in the Twin Cities area and across the state of Minnesota.
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CDF President, Baltimore Parents to Discuss ‘Are the Children Well?’ at CDF Freedom Schools® Town Hall
July 27, 2026 - CDF President & CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is visiting CDF Freedom Schools sites nationwide this summer to discuss children’s mental health with parents.
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Southern CA CDF Freedom Schools® Scholars to Gather in South LA to Call for Increased Mental Health, Wellness Support in Communities, Schools
July 14, 2026 - Under the theme, 'Are the Children Well?', hundreds of local school-aged children will raise their voices to advocate for the mental health resources essential to their success.
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Central Ohio CDF Freedom Schools® Scholars to Gather at Ohio Statehouse to Call for Increased Mental Health, Wellness Support in Communities, Schools
July 13, 2026 - Under the theme, 'Are the Children Well?', 300+ local school-aged children will raise their voices to advocate for the mental health resources essential to their success.
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CDF to Host 32nd Annual ‘Hall-Proctor’ Institute, Mobilizing Faith Leaders to Advocate for Children in Communities Across America
July 10, 2026 - This year’s theme, ‘BEGIN AGAIN! Roots, Sacred Rhetoric & Revolutionary Mothering,’ invites participants to reconnect with the moral traditions that prioritize the well-being of children and sustain justice.
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