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The upcoming gathering, officially titled “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” comes at a critical juncture. Scheduled for November 4 and 5, 2026, at Howard University’s Blackburn University Center, the forum is designed to provide a space for deep reflection, strategic planning, and the charting of a concrete path forward.…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political environment, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together leading child advocates, policy experts, researchers, and community leaders for a pivotal national gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum in Washington,…
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Titled “Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children,” the 2026 forum is designed to bring together a coalition of child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and researchers from across the nation. Attendees will gather to reflect on recent policy shifts, strategize around ongoing challenges, and chart a definitive path forward for…
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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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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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Scheduled for November 4 and 5 at the Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University, the forum is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." The event arrives at a critical juncture, serving as a gathering space for child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and youth champions from…
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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 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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together nation-wide advocates, policy experts, and community leaders for a pivotal gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University in…
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The two-day event, scheduled for November 4 through November 5, 2026, is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." According to event organizers, the forum arrives at a critical historical juncture, coming directly on the heels of the 2026 midterm elections and at a moment when organizers argue that harmful…
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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…
