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Lessons After September 11

As the nation and world commemorate the anniversary of September 11 this week, I remember again that it was a gloriously beautiful morning in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 11, 2001.

September 13, 2024 | National

Child Poverty

U.S. Census Data Shows Need for Increase in Social Support Investments as Child Poverty in America Continues to Increase; 1 out of 7 Children Still Impoverished

Significantly more Black and Brown families also continue to suffer from poverty compared to their White peers, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

September 11, 2024 | National

Gun Violence

A Back to School Prayer

This year, the first week of September was disrupted by a terrible tragedy that has become its own all-too-familiar routine in our nation: headlines about another school shooting.

September 6, 2024 | National

The passing of CDF Board Emeritus Leonard Riggio

Children’s Defense Fund mourns the passing of our dear friend and emeritus board member, Leonard Riggio.

September 6, 2024 | National

Virtual

American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF

Join us on Nov 8 for the AYPF Forum, powered by CDF, exploring post-election youth policy impact and amplifying young voices.

November 8, 2024

National | Hybrid

Honoring Freedom Summer

As summer draws to a close, we are also nearing the end of an extraordinary milestone – the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement’s Freedom Summer.

August 30, 2024 | National

Following Footsteps, Breaking Barriers

August 23, 2024 | National

Conference

2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry

July 21-24, 2025

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National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Celebration

In communities nationwide, places of worship join in the meaningful observance of Children’s Sabbaths. These observances occur during customary worship, prayer, educational, or community gatherings. Some places of worship collaborate with others, creating joint events. Others connect with numerous faith leaders and worship spaces for expansive, multi-faith community-wide celebrations.

October 19-20

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Lessons After September 11

U.S. Census Data Shows Need for Increase in Social Support Investments as Child Poverty in America Continues to Increase; 1 out of 7 Children Still Impoverished

A Back to School Prayer

The passing of CDF Board Emeritus Leonard Riggio

American Youth Policy Forum, Powered by CDF

Honoring Freedom Summer

Following Footsteps, Breaking Barriers

2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Convention

National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Celebration

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