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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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political environment, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together leading child advocates, policy experts, researchers, and community leaders for a pivotal national gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum in Washington,…
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Titled “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” the 2026 forum is designed to bring together a coalition of child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and researchers from across the nation. Attendees will gather to reflect on recent policy shifts, strategize around ongoing challenges, and chart a definitive path forward for…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political climate, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together leading child advocates, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders for a pivotal national gathering. Set to take place in November 2026 at Howard University, the American Youth Policy Forum will focus heavily…
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DECATUR, Ala. — For many families navigating the public education system, the transition to adulthood for a child with developmental disabilities brings a sudden and profound shift. Classrooms, daily routines, structured social circles, and vital support networks often vanish overnight, leaving young adults isolated at home and caregivers searching desperately for viable alternatives. To help…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political climate, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering of national advocates, policy experts, and community leaders. Scheduled for November 4-5, 2026, at Howard University’s Blackburn University Center, the American Youth Policy Forum will bring together stakeholders from…
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Scheduled for November 4 and 5 at the Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University, the forum is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." The event arrives at a critical juncture, serving as a gathering space for child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and youth champions from…
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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 aimed at confronting the mounting threats to the health, education, and overall well-being of the nation’s youth. In November, national advocates, policy experts, and community leaders will converge in…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together nation-wide advocates, policy experts, and community leaders for a pivotal gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University in…
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The two-day event, scheduled for November 4 through November 5, 2026, is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." According to event organizers, the forum arrives at a critical historical juncture, coming directly on the heels of the 2026 midterm elections and at a moment when organizers argue that harmful…
