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For any parent or caregiver who has ever navigated a full-scale public meltdown—whether it is an 18-month-old screaming at the top of their lungs because things did not go their way, a two-year-old inconsolable unless they receive one specific colored bowl, or a three-year-old flat-out refusing to leave the park—the experience is undeniably trying. These…
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Therapy professionals, educators, and parents looking for effective ways to manage children’s energy and attention during the warmer months have a new resource at their disposal. The release of the all-new Summer Sensory Stations set offers a structured, movement-based approach to self-regulation that can be easily implemented in classrooms, therapy clinics, summer camps, and home…
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Washington, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), recognized as the nation’s sole multi-issue advocacy organization operating at the critical intersection of child well-being and racial justice, has officially announced the appointment of Nick Vucic to its esteemed National Leadership Team. In his new role, Vucic will serve as the organization’s National Director of Public…
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COLUMBUS, OH — The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-OH), a prominent local affiliate of the national child advocacy organization, is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, the event aims to recognize extraordinary Ohio changemakers, uplift local communities, and foster a collective spirit of hope,…
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AUSTIN, TX — As immigration enforcement practices continue to generate widespread anxiety and disruption across Texas, local advocacy groups are stepping up efforts to support affected communities. On Thursday, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) alongside the Immigrant Services Network of Austin (ISNA)—a coalition of diverse community stakeholders and immigrant service providers—will host a prominent community…
