Education
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
As of 2021, nearly 1 in 4 high school students in the U.S self-identify as LGBTQ+. So why is LGBTQ+ history not celebrated more in our public schools?
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Child Health
Testimony to the House State Affairs Committee Opposing HB 4
CDF-TX strongly opposes HB 4, which would subject migrants and Texans across the entirety of the state to the threat of immediate detention and forced removal by authorizing Texas peace officers.
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Service Announcements
CDF’s 50th Anniversary
Sunday, I was honored to bring the message at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City for the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths.
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Child Welfare
Invest in What’s Right
Earlier this year, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange published a story with an encouraging headline: “Juvenile prison populations reach all-time lows”.
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Education
Testimony Against HB 183: Bathroom Bans Do Not Protect Children
House Bill 183 runs contrary to all aspects of that vision, and as an organization, we strongly urge you to oppose it and give it no further consideration.
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Child Welfare
CDF National Policy Forum
So, as we celebrate CDF’s 50th anniversary this year, we’re excited to gather leaders and advocates and launch the policy agenda that will guide us from a bold legacy toward a bright future.
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Gun Violence
Protect Children, Not Guns: Testimony Against House Bill 189
Chairman Roemer, Vice Chair Lorenz, Ranking Member Troy and honorable members of the Ways and Means Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in opposition to proposed House Bill 189.
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Child Poverty
What a Continuing Resolution Means for America’s Children and Youth
Over the weekend, the federal government narrowly avoided a shutdown, when Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) just hours shy of the end of fiscal year 2023.
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Child Welfare
A Child Shall Lead: 2023 Children’s Sabbaths
One of the gifts of faith traditions is that they point us to vision and wisdom that is greater than our present reality. This is why Children’s Defense Fund has been working with congregations, synagogues, mosques, and temples for thirty years to celebrate and advocate for a world where children are centered in the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths.
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Child Health
The Importance of Immunization for Back to School in Ohio
It’s back-to-school season in Ohio and parents are busy making sure their children are prepared for a successful school year. One of the most important things parents can do to prepare their children for success is to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Featured Blog Series
For Our Children
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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