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AUSTIN, TX — In an evening dedicated to hope, resilience, and the creative vision of the state’s younger generation, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is preparing to host its signature annual event, “A Celebration of Joy.” Set to take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the gathering serves as both a recognition of prominent Texas…
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DECATUR, Ala. — For families navigating the transition of a child with developmental disabilities from the structured safety of the public school system into adulthood, the road ahead often drops off into a steep cliff of uncertainty. In Decatur, Alabama, local entrepreneurs and advocates Jeff and Andrea Sharp are working to build a bridge across…
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AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday evening, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX), the local branch of the prominent national child advocacy organization, will welcome community members, leaders, and advocates to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for its signature annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” The event is designed to honor extraordinary Texas changemakers while actively…
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LOS ANGELES, CA — This Thursday, the Children’s Defense Fund–California (CDF-CA) will bring together a coalition of young people, policymakers, educators, and community leaders for Child Watch 2026. The high-profile annual event, taking place at The Honeypot in Downtown Los Angeles, is designed to explore bold, actionable solutions to the most pressing challenges facing children…
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COLUMBUS, OH — As communities across the nation observe National Infant Mortality Awareness Month this September, state leaders and maternal health advocates in Ohio are turning their focus toward systemic solutions to a persistent public health challenge. To mark the occasion, the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus is scheduled to host a comprehensive webinar to examine…
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(Sept. 30, 2026) – Event to feature community-led solutions and practical tools for building lasting political influence and systemic change. Media Contact: John Henry, [email protected], Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 LONG BEACH, CA—On Friday, the Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) will host “Rising Together: A Parent and Community Advocacy Forum on the Long Beach Report,” bringing together…
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AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX)—the local affiliate of the renowned national child advocacy organization—will open its doors for its signature annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, the evening is designed to honor extraordinary…
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The relentless pursuit of a better future for the state’s youngest residents will take center stage this week as Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota (CDF-MN) hosts its highly anticipated annual gathering. The local arm of the prestigious national child advocacy organization is gearing up for "A Celebration of Joy," a vibrant event designed to…
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a prominent national youth advocacy organization, has issued a forceful condemnation of a controversial policy proposal introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. The organization warns that the proposed rule, which seeks to alter the framework of the nation’s unaccompanied child program, would invite institutional abuse of minors…
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), recognized as a leading national and multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to working at the critical intersection of child well-being and racial justice, has officially announced the appointment of Nick Vucic to its prestigious National Leadership Team. Vucic, a seasoned public policy and strategic communications leader with extensive…
