CDF, Four Leading Child Advocacy Groups Urge Court to Release NYC Teen from Immigrant Detention Facility
Advocates challenge prolonged detention as unnecessary and unjust, highlighting its impact on youth.
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CDF to Honor Changemakers, Youth Advocates at National Celebration of Joy
The organization will honor three individuals as Advocates for Joy for their outstanding work advancing policies, building power, and strengthening programs that support children and young people across America.
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SNAP & the Shutdown: The Real Crisis Isn’t What Families Purchase, It’s That They Can’t Afford to Eat
Statement from Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Southern Regional Office and Regional administrator of the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative
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National Leaders, Youth Voices to Gather in DC for American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF
The forum, which will take place November 5-6, will explore the impact of politics and policy on issues ranging from education and health care to child poverty.
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CDF Deepens Commitment to Advancing Child Well-Being, Announces Two Key Appointments to Executive Staff
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a longtime national leader in youth advocacy, today announced two key appointments to its executive leadership team.
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Monday: CDF-MN, Students, and Community Leaders to Call On Gov. Walz to Convene Special Session
The press conference will include perspectives from students, educators, and families affected by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
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CDF-Texas to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Advocates Advancing Youth Well-Being
This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy: Through Their Eyes’ highlights the shared commitment of CDF-Texas, youth advocates, and lawmakers to improving the well-being of children across the Lone Star State.
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Service Announcements
Children’s Defense Fund–CA to Host Child Watch 2025
Child Watch 2025 will bring together youth leaders, advocates, and policy experts to explore bold solutions for California’s foster care system.
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“A Celebration of Joy”: CDF-Ohio to Honor State Leaders, Uplift Youth Advocates
This year’s ‘A Celebration of Joy’ will reflect CDF-Ohio’s commitment to improving the economic & health outcomes of all young people in Ohio, while celebrating the power of public education as a public good essential to building a free and fair society for all.
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CDF-Texas Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors After Illegal Deportation Attempts from Texas
Over Labor Day weekend, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt its plans to deport more than 600 unaccompanied children to Guatemala.
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