Uncategorized Archives - Children's Defense Fund

Wednesday: Joy Reid, Child Advocates explore How Midterms Impact Young People at American Youth Policy Forum

(Nov. 3, 2026) - Children's Defense Fund’s gala, “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children across America.

November 3, 2026

CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Liz & Don Thompson for their Work Advancing Child Well-being

(Oct. 26, 2026) - CDF will honor Liz and Don Thompson, founder of the CAFE Group and Cleveland Avenue, with its Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award to recognize their work advancing child well-being.

October 26, 2026 | National

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

(Oct. 16, 2026) - This year’s forum,“Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,”comes at a moment when harmful political decisions are undermining the growth and well-being of children and youth across the United States.

October 16, 2026 | National

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

(Oct. 15, 2026) - For decades, the annual multifaith observance has united faith communities in worship and advocacy to center youth voices and help every child thrive.

October 15, 2026 | National

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches ‘Voting Rights are Children’s Rights’ Campaign

(Oct. 13, 2026) - The campaign aims to remind America that while children cannot vote, every law that shapes their lives are written by people who can.

October 13, 2026 | National

CDF to Celebrate ‘A National Celebration of Joy,’ Honor Casey Family Programs for its Work to Advance Child Well-being

(Oct. 8, 2026) - CDF will honor Casey Family Programs with its Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award to recognize its work championing policies and programs that improve the lives of children and youth.

October 8, 2026 | National

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.

October 5, 2026 | National

CDF-CA to Discuss Report Outlining Roadmap for Supporting Long Beach Young People, Families

(Sept. 30, 2026) - Event to feature community-led solutions and practical tools for building lasting political influence and systemic change.

September 30, 2026 | California

CDF-Ohio, Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus to Discuss Doula Medicaid Reimbursement Program

(Sept. 28, 2026) - September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. In recognition of this important month, the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus will host a webinar tomorrow to discuss the state’s Doula Medicaid Reimbursement Program and the state of Ohio’s doula professional community.

September 28, 2026 | Ohio

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.

September 22, 2026 | California