Children’s Defense Fund builds community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy!
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I’m proud to announce I’ll be honored by @ChildDefender as a 2025 Advocate for Joy during tonight’s reception. I hope to see you there!
Celebrate with us at CDF’s National Celebration of Joy as we honor Rep. @BennieGThompson, an unwavering Advocate for Joy! A tireless supporter of HBCUs, he’s dedicated his life to expanding access, equity, and opportunity for students. Be there. Register: bit.ly/4gPXUih
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📣 TODAY is @ChildDefender ’s Day of Social Action focusing on public education as a public good. 📚
🔗 Follow the link to learn ways to take action! childrensdefense.org/our-wor…
#PublicEducation #CDFDayOfSocialAction
Tomorrow is the National Day of Social Action! #CDFFreedomSchools scholars nationwide will rise up to demand an education system that serves and empowers all children. Public education is a public good and it’s worth fighting for. Learn more to support: bit.ly/4lSzW7m
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Our new report is out TODAY!
"Starting to Live" describes the impact of unconditional cash support in the lives of young adults in New York City after foster care.
Read it here: bit.ly/44cepz5
And, let us know what you think!
#guaranteedincome #fostercare
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🗓️ Mark your calendar for CDF’s National Day of Social Action: Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Join around this year’s theme, Education for Civic Life and Work, & be part of the movement for educational justice & equity.
➡️ Follow @ChildDefender to learn how you can take action!
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Last week, Bridget Joyce shared with @ChildDefender(CDF) Freedom Schools site coordinators about how parents can use ERI resources to inform school district leaders about their civil rights obligations to students & to understand & claim their child’s rights to nondiscrimination.
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America’s youth face a mental health crisis. @ChildDefender CEO @RevDrStarsky amplifies young people’s calls for peace of mind & shares how CDF is responding – including partnering with Prof Ramesh Raghavan to promote child well-being. Learn more: childrensdefense.org/blog/fo….
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Our ABC Coalition Parent Advisory Board urges lawmakers on Capitol Hill to hear the voices of children, parents, and families. #SaveMedicaid, #SaveSNAP, and permanently expand the #ChildTaxCredit. Families across America cannot afford cuts to these critical supports.
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.@CDFCA continues the fight to improve youth justice in California! CDF-CA's Milinda Kakani spoke to @NBCLA's @lolitanbcla about the uncertainty around the future of LA County's juvenile detention center & how local leaders should reimagine youth justice: bit.ly/3BtDaN4
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"We can’t keep going down the road of increasing inequality." | Working families deserve better. With rising costs and fewer resources, @ABC__Coalition Parent Chloe Medina writes in @OTWords, now is the time to approve an expanded #ChildTaxCredit: bit.ly/3ZxlbhT
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Today is #ElectionDay! If you’re heading to the polls, remember the important message shared by our #CDFFreedomSchools parents: #VoteChildWellBeing!
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Don't forget! Make sure to #VoteChildWellBeing TOMORROW on Election Day! What does that mean? @Sojourners President @RevAdamTaylor gave his perspective during our recent #GOTV virtual rally. Watch the entire conversation here:
bit.ly/4e5ze29
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TOMORROW is Election Day! We urge voters across the country to #VoteChildWellBeing if you haven’t already! Curious what that means? @CDFNewYork Program Strategist José Pérez recently explained during our #GOTV virtual rally. Watch the entire conversation: bit.ly/4e5ze29
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It's down to the wire. Election Day is TOMORROW! If you haven't voted yet, @RevDrStarsky urges you to #VoteChildWellBeing #ForOurChildren across America!
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"As a society, what is a better benefit?" | We're still fighting for the nation's lawmakers to pass an expanded #ChildTaxCredit! Our public policy director Lauren Reliford recently spoke to @YahooFinance's @JannaHerron as to how the #CTC can help families: yhoo.it/3NSsavd
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Mississippi resident Sharie Johnson is going to #VoteChildWellBeing when she enters her polling place on Election Day. Take the pledge to #VoteChildWellBeing here: bit.ly/40q0g17 #CampaignForJoy
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.@NETWORKLobby Deputy Director Joan Neal recently told us we all have a moral imperative to #VoteChildWellBeing. Watch her explain why below and the full #GOTV virtual rally she participated in: bit.ly/4e5ze29
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Central OH Parent Leadership Training Institute facilitator Faye Derenoncourt plans to #VoteChildWellBeing on Election Day! If you're heading to the polls, she explains why you should follow her lead!
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.@livefreeus Executive Director Rev. Michael McBride recently explained what it means to #VoteChildWellBeing during our #GOTV virtual rally. Watch what he had to say below and listen to the entire conversation here: bit.ly/4e5ze29
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Do you know what it means to #VoteChildWellBeing? Nancy Jost, co-chair of the MN Prenatal to Three Coalition, recently explained during our #GOTV virtual rally. Watch her remarks below and listen to the entire conversation here: bit.ly/4e5ze29
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DC resident and #CDFFreedomSchools parent Natasha Gibson plans to #VoteChildWellBeing on Election Day. Do you? She explains why you should join her Tuesday below! Also, don’t forget to take the pledge to #VoteChildWellBeing here: bit.ly/40q0g17