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Education

My son’s life-altering experience

A letter written to Children's Defense Fund supporters by Reyna Hinson, a proud CDF Freedom Schools® parent.

August 5, 2021 | National

Child Poverty

More Than 700 State and Local Organizations Call on Elected Officials to Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent

August 4, 2021; Washington, DC—Today, over 700 community-serving organizations called on Congress and the Biden administration to make the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) a permanent investment and ensure it is available to all families who need it. The Automatic Benefit for Children (ABC) Coalition, co-chaired by the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), led this effort which comes at an urgent moment as the expanded CTC’s future past 2021 is uncertain. Congress must act now, or the expanded credit will expire after this year.

August 4, 2021 | National

Remembering Bob Moses

July 30, 2021 | National

Education

CDF Supports Legislation to End Harmful School Discipline and Promote Supportive School Climates

All children need access to high-quality and equitable educational opportunities without fear of discrimination or criminalization. CDF is proud to endorse these proposals to protect students from harmful policies and encourage schools to shift their priorities from criminalization to care for students.

July 28, 2021 | National

Child Poverty

The Eviction Moratorium Expires on July 31, Here’s How to Find Rental Assistance

If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs—or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation—use the new CFPB tool to identify the state and local programs near you that are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance.

July 28, 2021 | National

CDF Freedom Schools: Impact Infographic

July 27, 2021 | National

Education

The Moton School Legacy

July 23, 2021 | National

Gun Violence

Always Expecting Something to Happen

It is past time for Congress to hear and heed our children's calls. Gun violence is not an inevitable or intractable problem. Congress can—and must—strengthen background checks, ban assault weapons, and pass other gun safety measures to ensure all children a chance to grow up free from violence and fear.

July 22, 2021 | National

Child Poverty

Upcoming Webinar: Ensuring Families Receive the Child Tax Credit

Please join the Automatic Benefit for Children (ABC) Coalition, co-chaired by the Children’s Defense Fund and Center for the Study of Social Policy, on July 27th, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET for a webinar titled “Ensuring Families Receive the Child Tax Credit: Innovative Outreach Strategies and Removing Barriers for Families to Sign Up.”

July 21, 2021 | National

Child Welfare

Response to OMB Request for Information to Advance Equity and Support for LGBTQ+ Children and Families in the Child Welfare System

With one in three foster youth identifying as LGBTQ+ and reporting abysmal treatment and outcomes, and LGBTQ+ families also facing inequitable barriers in child welfare services, we stand at a crisis point that requires urgent action by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.