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Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson

Funding Freeze Harms Children, Families, and Small Businesses

Courts and communities must speak up to rollback punitive, political attack on child care.

January 15, 2026 | National

CDF: White House Must End Federal Militarized Immigration Enforcement in U.S. Communities, Citing Harm to Nation’s Children

On Friday, CDF President & CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson spoke out against the Trump administration’s use of force in immigration enforcement at a press conference outside the White House in Washington, D.C.

January 9, 2026 | National

Trump Administration Policy Proposal Means Chaos, Bias for Mixed-Status Families, CDF Warns

CDF submitted several comments to the federal government cautioning the proposal would deter families from accessing healthcare and nutrition assistance while exposing millions of children in immigrant families to arbitrary green card denials.

December 18, 2025 | National

Alisa Graves

CDF, Four Leading Child Advocacy Groups Urge Court to Release NYC Teen from Immigrant Detention Facility

Advocates challenge prolonged detention as unnecessary and unjust, highlighting its impact on youth.

November 16, 2025 | National

Conference

2026 American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF

The American Youth Policy Forum, powered by Children’s Defense Fund, convenes advocates, policymakers, educators, and young leaders to advance bold solutions that improve the lives of children, youth, and families. Event details will be announced soon.

November 4-5, 2026

National

A National Celebration of Joy 2026

Save the date for Children’s Defense Fund’s (CDF) 2026 National Celebration of Joy, our signature fundraising gala celebrating the joy, purpose, and collective action that fuel our movement for children. Join us in Washington, D.C., for an inspiring evening as we come together to advance a brighter future for every child.

November 5, 2026

National

CDF to Honor Changemakers, Youth Advocates at National Celebration of Joy

The organization will honor three individuals as Advocates for Joy for their outstanding work advancing policies, building power, and strengthening programs that support children and young people across America.

November 4, 2025 | National

SNAP & the Shutdown: The Real Crisis Isn’t What Families Purchase, It’s That They Can’t Afford to Eat

Statement from Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Southern Regional Office and Regional administrator of the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative

November 3, 2025 | National