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October 21, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Convene National Forum in Washington, D.C., to Address Crisis Facing America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, national child advocacy leaders are preparing to sound the alarm over policies they warn are actively undermining the health, education, and general well-being of the nation’s youth. In November 2026, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—a prominent national youth advocacy organization—will…

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October 21, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major national gathering focused entirely on the well-being, growth, and protection of the country’s 73 million children and youth. In November 2026, the prominent national youth advocacy organization will convene the…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Convene National Forum in Washington to Address Urgent Challenges Facing America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the national youth advocacy organization known as the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major convening in the nation’s capital. This November, advocates, policy experts, and community leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C.,…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Convene National Forum in Washington, D.C., Addressing Threats to America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering of policy experts, community leaders, and child advocates. Scheduled for this coming November at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the American Youth Policy Forum…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Convene National Forum in Washington to Address Urgent Challenges Facing America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major national gathering focused entirely on the well-being of the nation’s youth. In November 2026, the prominent national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., bringing…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches Campaign to Put America’s Youth First Ahead of 2026 Midterms

WASHINGTON, DC — Emphasizing that every policy shaping the daily lives of minors is crafted by adults who hold political power, Children’s Defense Fund Action (CDF Action) has officially launched its sweeping new nonpartisan initiative, "Voting Rights are Children’s Rights." As the grassroots lobbying and advocacy arm of the renowned national child advocacy organization Children’s…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—the nation’s prominent multi-issue advocacy organization operating uniquely at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice—is overseeing the nationwide event known as The National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®. Designated by CDF as the third weekend of October, this annual mobilization serves as a dedicated time for diverse faith traditions to…

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October 20, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

The high-stakes national gathering, officially titled “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” comes at a critical juncture for the 73 million children and youth living across the United States. Set against the backdrop of an evolving political landscape, the two-day forum is designed to bring together leading child advocates, policy…

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October 19, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

The upcoming gathering, officially titled “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” comes at a critical juncture. Scheduled for November 4 and 5, 2026, at Howard University’s Blackburn University Center, the forum is designed to provide a space for deep reflection, strategic planning, and the charting of a concrete path forward.…

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October 19, 2026· Early Intervention

ZERO TO THREE Expands Early Childhood Resource Center to Support Development, Mental Health, and Advocacy

For more than four decades, the organization ZERO TO THREE has stood at the forefront of advocacy for the mental health, development, and overall well-being of young children. Building on this extensive history, the organization has reinforced its commitment to giving babies and toddlers the absolute best start in life through a comprehensive and newly…

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