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October 25, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches National Campaign to Remind Voters That Every Ballot Shapes the Future of America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, DC — As the United States looks toward the 2026 midterm elections, the grassroots lobbying and advocacy arm of the national organization Children’s Defense Fund has stepped forward with a powerful new initiative. Children’s Defense Fund Action (CDF Action) has officially launched its nationwide nonpartisan campaign, Voting Rights are Children’s Rights, designed to bridge…

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October 25, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® Unites Faith Communities Across America to Center Youth Voices and Well-Being

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, the annual multifaith observance has united faith communities in worship and advocacy to center youth voices and help every child thrive. This weekend, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—serving as the only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working uniquely at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice—will oversee The National Observance…

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October 24, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Faces Federal Billing Investigation and Civil Fraud Lawsuits

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing multi-state autism therapy firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is currently the target of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices, even as it defends itself against mounting civil lawsuits from major health insurers and grapples with the fallout from a fractured philanthropic pledge. ABA…

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October 24, 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 Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together prominent leaders, policy experts, and grassroots advocates from across the country. In November 2026, CDF will convene the American Youth Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., to…

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October 23, 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, national youth advocacy leaders are preparing for a critical gathering in the nation’s capital. In November 2026, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—a prominent multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to the intersection of child well-being and racial justice—will host the American Youth…

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October 23, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a volatile and shifting political landscape, the national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering in the nation’s capital to confront what organizers describe as unprecedented challenges facing the country’s youngest population. In November, policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and advocates…

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October 23, 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, national youth advocacy leaders are preparing to gather in the nation’s capital to chart a critical course forward for the country’s youngest population. In November, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) will host the American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University,…

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October 22, 2026· Special Education

Fort Lauderdale Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Under Federal Investigation Over Billing Practices

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — ABA Centers of America, a high-profile, rapidly expanding firm specializing in autism therapy, has confirmed it is currently the subject of a federal investigation. The inquiry, which centers on the company’s billing practices, marks a significant turning point for the Fort Lauderdale-based organization, which had enjoyed meteoric growth and national accolades…

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October 22, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Federal Investigation and Civil Lawsuits Target Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fast-growing multi-state autism therapy provider headquartered in Fort Lauderdale has acknowledged that it is currently the target of an intensive federal investigation concerning its billing practices, even as it faces mounting legal pressure from major health insurers and the sudden unraveling of a multi-million-dollar philanthropic pledge. ABA Centers of America,…

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October 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

Fast-Growing Autism Therapy Firm ABA Centers of America Faces Federal Investigation and Major Civil Lawsuits Over Billing Practices

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — ABA Centers of America, a rapidly expanding multi-state autism therapy provider headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, has acknowledged that it is the target of a sweeping federal investigation concerning its billing practices and is actively cooperating with investigators. The enterprise, whose financial fortunes and physical footprint skyrocketed to national prominence in less…

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