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October 27, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Honor Philanthropists Liz and Don Thompson with Its Highest Honor, the Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In November 2026, the national child advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) will host “A National Celebration of Joy,” a premier gala established to honor changemakers and youth advocates while celebrating the powerful partnerships that drive its ongoing mission for children across the United States. The high-profile event, scheduled to take place…

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October 26, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-Texas to Honor Statewide Changemakers at Upcoming “A Celebration of Joy” Gala

AUSTIN, TX — In an effort to shine a light on resilience, community-building, and the boundless potential of the Lone Star State’s youngest residents, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering. Titled “A Celebration of Joy,” the upcoming event serves as both a tribute to dedicated child advocates…

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October 26, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Honor Casey Family Programs with Inaugural Marian Wright Edelman Advocate for Joy Award at November Gala

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In November 2026, the national advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) will host its highly anticipated “A National Celebration of Joy,” a premier gala established to honor visionary changemakers, celebrate dedicated youth advocates, and recognize the enduring partnerships that drive the organization’s mission forward on behalf of children and families across the…

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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 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 24, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political climate, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a prominent national youth advocacy organization, is preparing to host a major gathering in the nation’s capital. Set to take place this November, the American Youth Policy Forum will bring together leading advocates, policy experts, researchers,…

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October 24, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund to Host 2026 American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University

Entitled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children," this year’s forum arrives at a critical juncture. According to organizers, harmful political decisions at various levels of government are actively undermining the safety net systems designed to protect young people. The event will bring together a diverse coalition of national child 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 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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