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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 18, 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 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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October 18, 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 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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October 17, 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 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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October 16, 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 organization the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to host a major gathering in the nation’s capital. This November, advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and researchers will converge for the American Youth Policy Forum to examine and…

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October 16, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Faith Communities Across America Unite for the Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® to Champion Youth Well-Being and Racial Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, a powerful multifaith observance has united congregations across the United States in worship, education, and social justice advocacy, all centered on a singular, urgent mission: amplifying youth voices and helping every child in America thrive. This weekend, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—recognized as the only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working…

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October 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Faith Communities Across America Unite for the Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® to Champion Youth Well-Being and Racial Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, an enduring annual multifaith observance has successfully united faith communities across the United States in a shared mission of worship, education, and social justice advocacy centered entirely on the well-being of young people. This weekend, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—recognized as the nation’s sole multi-issue advocacy organization working deliberately at…

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October 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches Nationwide Campaign Linking Voting Rights Directly to the Future and Well-Being of America’s Youth

WASHINGTON, DC — As the nation looks ahead to the crucial upcoming midterm elections, Children’s Defense Fund Action (CDF Action)—the grassroots lobbying and advocacy arm of the national advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund—has officially launched a major nonpartisan initiative designed to reshape how adults approach the ballot box. Entitled the "Voting Rights are Children’s Rights"…

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