National Archives - Page 16 of 259 - Children's Defense Fund

Child Welfare

Invest in What’s Right

Earlier this year, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange published a story with an encouraging headline: “Juvenile prison populations reach all-time lows”.

October 17, 2023 | National

Child Welfare

CDF National Policy Forum

So, as we celebrate CDF’s 50th anniversary this year, we’re excited to gather leaders and advocates and launch the policy agenda that will guide us from a bold legacy toward a bright future.

October 10, 2023 | National

Service Announcements

Children’s Defense Fund Names Rev. Dr. Cheryl Cook-Posley National Director of Movement Building

Washington, DC— Rev. Dr. Cheryl Cook-Posley will serve as Children’s Defense Fund’s new National Director of Movement Building. CDF President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson selected Cheryl Cook-Posley to take over the position after a nationwide search.

October 6, 2023 | National

Service Announcements

Marguerite Casey Foundation’s Dr. Carmen Rojas Takes Helm as Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair

On October 4, 2023, Dr. Carmen Rojas ascended to the Chair of Children’s Defense Fund’s Board of Directors.

October 5, 2023 | National

Child Poverty

What a Continuing Resolution Means for America’s Children and Youth

Over the weekend, the federal government narrowly avoided a shutdown, when Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) just hours shy of the end of fiscal year 2023.

October 3, 2023 | National

Service Announcements

Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair Laphonza Butler to be Appointed to California’s Vacant Senate Seat After Passing of Dianne Feinstein

“While we join the nation in mourning this loss, Children’s Defense Fund is uplifted by the appointment of our Board Chair, Laphonza Butler, to the United States Senate. A stalwart and dedicated Board member for more than 10 years, Laphonza has shown a deep commitment to improving outcomes for America’s children and youth. The Laphonza Butler we have worked closely with in CDF’s governance, is a brilliant strategist, caring parent, and strong advocate who will surely work in young people’s interests on Capitol Hill. This is a win for California’s children and families during this crucial time in the United States Senate and American politics.”

October 2, 2023 | National

Child Welfare

A Child Shall Lead: 2023 Children’s Sabbaths

One of the gifts of faith traditions is that they point us to vision and wisdom that is greater than our present reality. This is why Children’s Defense Fund has been working with congregations, synagogues, mosques, and temples for thirty years to celebrate and advocate for a world where children are centered in the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths.

September 29, 2023 | National

Child Poverty

Children’s Group Letter on Tax and Budget Priorities

As a group of advocacy organizations specifically focused on child well-being, we the undersigned have grave concerns that the actions of extreme factions within Congress will cause undue harm in the near-term and well into the future for children and families with the lowest incomes.

September 21, 2023 | National

Child Poverty

Alarming Surge in Child Poverty Rates in 2022: Urgent Calls for Action

Last week, the Census Bureau released the U.S. poverty data for 2022.

September 20, 2023 | National

Child Poverty

New Federal Data Shows Child Poverty Rate More than Doubled in America Last Year, Children’s Defense Fund Calls on State and Federal Lawmakers to Act

September 12, 2023 | National