From community dialogues to advocacy summits, each event advances equity and justice for our nation’s young people. Join the movement, connect with advocates, and stay informed on upcoming events.
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Come ready to be moved, to celebrate with purpose, and to stand in joyful solidarity for the next generation. Because all young people must grow up with dignity, hope, and joy—surrounded by love and supported by a community that believes in them.
Join places of worship, faith-based organizations, and child advocates across the country for the 2025 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths®, an annual celebration that brings together people of every faith to raise a moral voice for children.
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Join us as we spotlight the creative spirit and leadership of young people, while also recognizing the recipients of the Advocate for Joy Award and Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award – individuals who embody a deep commitment to justice, joy, and child well-being.
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This event centers young people with lived experience in foster care as they lead conversations, share policy priorities, and shape the systems that impact their lives.
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Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio is hosting A Celebration of Joy 2025: Unleashing the Power of Public Education to Build a Beloved Community. Come celebrate the power of public education as a public good to build a free and fair society for everyone.
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Join us in celebrating 40 years of building community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy.
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Come sing and pray, strategize and struggle, organize, and advocate with us at the next Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry.
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Join Children’s Defense Fund-Southern Regional Office (CDF-SRO) for A Celebration of Joy, an evening of reflection, recognition, and renewed commitment to children and families across the South.
