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Child Poverty

New Report: U.S. Can Reduce Child Poverty by 57 Percent Right Now

This week, CDF released a plan to cut child poverty by 57 percent right away by making modest improvements in existing policies we know work.

May 1, 2019 | National

Gun Violence

Extreme Risk Laws: Preventing Tragedies Before They Occur

“I’m going to be a professional school shooter.” This was the chilling comment made by the Parkland shooter in a video posted online in September 2017—more than a year before he took the lives of 17 classmates and injured 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Shamefully, this was just one of many early warning signs.

May 1, 2019 | National

Immigration

HUD's plan to cut off housing assistance to undocumented immigrants is cruel and vindictive

In its latest attempt to undermine the safety net and intimidate immigrant families, the Trump administration plans to inspect the immigration status of every member of families applying for housing assistance, even members who declare themselves ineligible for assistance during the application process.

May 1, 2019 | National

Child Welfare

Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019

CDF joined other national organizations in expressing our support for the Family First Transition and Support Act of 2019 which would provide states and territories with resources and funding flexibility to transition to Family First - enhancing support for parents and relatives who are struggling to care for their children.

Child Poverty

New Report: U.S. Can Reduce Child Poverty by 57 Percent Right Now

April 30, 2019 | National

Child Poverty

Ending Child Poverty Now Report

Millions of America’s children today suffer from hunger, homelessness and hopelessness. Together, The State of America’s Children® 2017 and corresponding state factsheets provide a comprehensive overview of how America’s children are doing nationally and inform conversations about how we can do better. Read More...

Child Poverty

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

April 26, 2019 | National

Immigration

“I’ve got four kids and my family. How will they survive without me?”

Indra Sihotang fled to the United States from Indonesia more than a decade ago to escape religious persecution. In our immigration system, he’s called an asylum seeker.

April 22, 2019 | National

Early Childhood

Help Make the Case for Making Affordable Quality Child Care Available

The earliest years of a child’s life are the time of greatest brain development and opportunity. Children’s early experiences and environments build the foundation for future health, education and life outcomes.

April 22, 2019 | National

Prayers for a Season of Renewal

April 17, 2019 | National