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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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…