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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 17, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

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

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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October 17, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

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

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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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 16, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Hundreds of Faith Communities to Mobilize Children’s Rights During CDF’s Annual National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

Designating the third weekend of October as a dedicated time for reflection and mobilization, the Children’s Defense Fund is leading the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®. This nationwide initiative invites faith traditions of all backgrounds to dedicate their weekend services, prayers, and community programs to the pressing needs of young people. By intentionally creating space…

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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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October 15, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches "Voting Rights are Children’s Rights" Campaign Ahead of 2026 Midterms

(Oct. 13, 2026) — As the United States looks toward the pivotal 2026 midterm elections, the grassroots lobbying and advocacy arm of the national Children’s Defense Fund has stepped forward with a profound reminder for the American electorate: while children are legally barred from casting a ballot, every law, budget, and policy that shapes their…

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October 14, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund Action Launches National Campaign to Remind Voters That Every Ballot Shapes a Child’s Future

WASHINGTON, DC — As the nation looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, Children’s Defense Fund Action (CDF Action) has officially launched a major nonpartisan initiative designed to fundamentally reshape how adults approach the ballot box. Entitled the "Voting Rights are Children’s Rights" campaign, the grassroots effort is built upon a striking and sobering…

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