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Thousands of Ohio Children at High Risk of Needlessly Losing Health Insurance Coverage when Public Health Emergency Ends

February 18, 2022 | Ohio

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CDF-NY Testimony | Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2022-2023 New York State Mental Hygiene Executive Budget

The Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) thanks the chairs of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee for the opportunity to submit testimony on the 2022 – 2023 New York State Mental Hygiene Executive Budget Proposal.

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CDF-NY Testimony | Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2022-2023 New York State Health/Medicaid Executive Budget

The Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) thanks the chairs of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee for the opportunity to submit testimony on the 2022 – 2023 New York State Health/Medicaid Executive Budget Proposal.

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Testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the Executive Budget Proposal for Housing

As a co-founder and leader of the statewide Lead Free Kids New York coalition, the Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) is grateful to the Senate Finance Committee, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, and the respective Housing Committees for the opportunity to submit testimony for this Joint Legislative Public Hearing to discuss the Executive Budget for Housing.

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Getting Care to Children & Families: School-Based, Community-Connected Health

According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic downturn has disproportionately affected people of color, young adults, women, parents of young children, and low-income workers.

January 27, 2022 | Ohio

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Students Speak Up in the Age of Omicron — And You Can, Too

Students are demanding more protections amidst another COVID surge and renewed debates about returning to in-person classes this semester. They are coping with the added stress of facing exposure to Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant which spreads rapidly.

January 27, 2022 | Texas

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Prioritizing the Needs of Children, Youth and Families: New York State Budget and Legislative Priorities (FY 2022-2023)

As our communities continue to navigate the COVID crisis across New York State, we must seize this moment to center the needs of the youngest New Yorkers and to build a bold new vision for marginalized children, youth and families to thrive.

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PRESS RELEASE: To Continue the Legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), The Children’s Defense Fund - New York Demands the Expansion of Voting Rights for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

Today we commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by calling for the passage of NYS Senate Bill S366, which would lower the voting age in New York State to 16 years and require that students receive education in civics and be allowed to register to vote in the classroom, and for the passage of H.J.Res.23, which would lower the voting age in America to 16 years old.

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PRESS RELEASE: In Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Children’s Defense Fund – New York Releases Its 2022 Legislative and Budget Agenda

Today, as a part of its celebration of the life and world-changing legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., renowned civil rights activist and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history, the Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) releases its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Legislative and Budget Agenda, titled Prioritizing the Needs of Children, Youth and Families: New York State Budget and Legislative Priorities.

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The Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) appoints Thomas B. Harvey as State Director and National Litigation Strategist

The Children’s Defense Fund has appointed attorney and racial-justice advocate Thomas B. Harvey as State Director of CDF-California and National Litigation Strategist.

January 13, 2022 | National