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Child Health
Today, during national Transgender Awareness Week, the Ohio House Families, Aging, and Human Services Committee heard opponent testimony on House Bill 454, the "Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act".
Education
During Tuesday's public comment, CDF-Ohio's CJ Murphy spoke about the harm posed by the resolution considered from their perspective as a parent, former teacher, and queer person.
Immigration
While renewals for existing DACA recipients will remain open, the case is headed back to a lower court to decide on the fate of the program.
Education
I believe that the sooner we introduce students to the ideas of federalism, the unalienable rights guaranteed in our Bill of Rights, and even the process of voting, the better off we all are, especially our students.
Child Poverty
Research confirms: The Child Tax Credit is essential to end childhood hunger and poverty.
Education
As we work to create schools where all students feel valued and supported, we find ourselves playing defense against policies that reinforce attitudes and institutional barriers leading to discrimination and exclusion of LGBTQ+ children and youth.
Youth Justice
One month out from midterm elections, knowing the impact this new generation could have in determining their results, will Gen Z show up to the polls?
Education
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is currently undergoing a review of the standards for social studies curriculum in response to the passage of censorship bill Senate Bill 3 in the last legislative session.
Child Health
Infant and maternal mortality continues to be a leading public health issue in Ohio where the rate of infant mortality is substantially higher than in much of the rest of the country and the statistics facing Black infants are staggering.
Child Health
In partnership with The Knowledge Works Foundation and other partners as part of the Ohio Whole Child Coordinating Committee, CDF-Ohio co-authored a new issue brief outlining recommendations for improving services to students and families.
Featured Blog Series
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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