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Early Childhood

The Best of What Education Can Be

The CDF Freedom Schools model is indeed designed to light a spark and be an example of the best of what education can be. CDF Freedom Schools sites provide summer and after-school enrichment through a research-based and multicultural program model that supports students, or “scholars,” in grades K-12 and their families.

August 1, 2025 | National

Child Health

Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts

For six decades, Medicaid has served as a lifeline, protecting children’s health and strengthening communities. Now, as Medicaid marks this milestone, that promise has been broken.

July 29, 2025 | National

Education

“Strong Schools Brighter Futures!”

More than 12,000 scholars in CDF Freedom Schools programs participate in National Day of Social Action, a collective organizing effort centered around CDF’s mission to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy.

July 25, 2025 | National

National

Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts

Your policymakers voted to use Medicaid funding cuts to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. Now is the time to call and tell them: protect children’s health care, protect Medicaid, and CHIP!

July 22, 2025

Service Announcements

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Lisa M. Lawson

Richard E. Besser, MD

Cristina Jiménez Moreta

The Best of What Education Can Be

Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts

“Strong Schools Brighter Futures!”

Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts

Faith Leaders, Youth Advocates Gather for 2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry

A Time for Good Trouble

Being Loving Champions for Justice

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