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CDF and Nearly 800 Organizations Urge Congress to Include Essential Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty Provisions in the Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill

We urge Congress to protect the size and scope of the package and the critical investments that will reduce food insecurity, poverty, and racial disparities and improve nutrition in this country.

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Work Requirements Would Undermine the CTC's Impacts on Racial and Economic Justice

We know that more than half of Black and Latino children were previously excluded from the CTC because their families did not make enough money to qualify, and re-imposing this racist policy could exclude millions of children of color and reverse the gains our nation has made thus far. As Congress works through  the Build Back Better reconciliation package, the CTC should be  strengthened to reach every  child,  not weakened by cuts or undermined with work requirements.

October 6, 2021 | National

Child Poverty

The Child Poverty Reduction Act Passed - Action Needed!

The Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) urges Governor Hochul to immediately sign and enact the Child Poverty Reduction Act (S. 2755C Ramos / A. 1160C Bronson).

Child Poverty

The Build Back Better Act’s Child Tax Credit: How the bill gets us one step closer to a true child allowance

In early September, the House Ways and Means Committee approved their portion of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), which includes and extension of the American Rescue Plan Act’s Child Tax Credit (CTC) through 2025. While this proposal falls short of making the program permanent, the plan includes many substantial and important improvements to the CTC. Unfortunately, these improvements are at risk of being weakened as Congress negotiates the Build Back Better package. Congress must not weaken this plan, as these critical changes are necessary to ensure families are able to rely on and benefit from this program for years to come.

Child Health

Statement from Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund

September 16, 2021 | National

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Share Your Child Tax Credit Story' Flyer

The Children’s Defense Fund - New York would love to hear about the impact monthly Child Tax Credit payments are having in YOUR family’s life. Record and Submit a Video to Share Your Child Tax Credit Story!

Child Poverty

Use the New, Simplified Child Tax Credit Non-Filer Sign-Up Tool to Get Important Cash and Tax Credits

To help families meet their children’s basic needs, Congress expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for 2021. Families will receive $3,600 per child up to age 5 and $3,00 per child 6 to 17, half of which is paid out in monthly checks. If you haven’t filed taxes recently, you can use the new, simplified CTC Non-Filer Sign Up Tool to sign up.

Child Poverty

2021 CDF-MN Advocacy Agenda

As COVID has upended our communities and families, Minnesota state and local leaders have responded with urgency and creativity. We at CDF-MN are ready to work with policymakers to continue the extraordinary leadership and vital investments in families necessary to meet this moment.

Child Poverty

TANF at 25: A Reflection and Reckoning

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a key economic support program to help families with children who have very low incomes through a variety of services. TANF marks 25 years in August 2021, a landmark which invites both reflection and reckoning.

Child Poverty

New from CDF: Reflecting on and Reckoning with 25 Years of TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a key economic support program to help families with children who have very low incomes through a variety of services. TANF marks 25 years in August 2021, a landmark which invites both reflection and reckoning.

August 31, 2021 | National