Ending School Lunch Shaming
Starting January 1, 2018, school officials will no longer deny a student their school meal, offer an alternative “shame sandwich” meal or publicly shame students for their unpaid meals fees.
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Ending School Lunch Shaming in California
Starting January 1, 2018, school officials will no longer deny a student their school meal, offer an alternative “shame sandwich” meal or publicly shame students for their unpaid meals fees.
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LBUSD misallocated millions in funds meant for high need students
In a response to an administrative complaint brought by parents and community organizations, including CDF-CA, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has found that the Long Beach Unified School District misallocated $24 million in funds meant to increase or improve services for high need students last year.
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Key Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature
The California Legislature ended their 2017 session last month with the passage of a number of bills that will help level the playing field for children.
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Child Poverty
Key Statistics and Resources Child Poverty in California Based on New U.S. Census Data
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Marching Forward to End Child Poverty
Thanks in large part to the hard work and advocacy of partners like you, California took a big step last month to support working poor families.
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Child Health
Statement from Children's Defense Fund–California on President Trump's First Budget Proposal
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Celebrating Mothers: Florencia Valenuela
My older sister, Marcy, has been my mother figure since the age of 12.
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Gearing up for CDF Freedom Schools
t’s that time again. Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® sites in California will begin enrolling this month.
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Celebrating Mothers: Cierra Gunderson
Speaking from a point of view of being “motherless,” surrounding myself with different women has really helped mold and shape me into the woman I’m becoming today.
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