Press Release

Children’s Advocacy Organizations, including the Children's Defense Fund, Decry Attacks on Children Seeking Safety in the United States

March 22, 2022 | Texas
Lack of Concern for Students in LA County Court System

While attending public school at Crenshaw High, I saw first-hand how content proficiency, culturally responsive education, and committed educators can transform the trajectory of low-income and marginalized communities.

March 14, 2022 | California
Child Health

Joint Statement from Coalition of Anti-Hunger, Education, Child, Nutrition, and Public Health Organizations Calling on Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our organizations have worked tirelessly to ensure that children have access to meals through the child nutrition programs. Together, we have called on Congress to extend the waiver authority for another school year to support children and families as they recover from the educational, health, and economic impacts of the pandemic.

March 9, 2022 | National
Child Health

2022 State of the Union Response from Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson

In last night’s State of the Union address, President Biden welcomed and told the story of Joshua Davis, a 13-year-old from Virginia who lives with type 1 diabetes. The teen, celebrating his birthday with the entire nation, has been advocating for school safety and health since he was four years old. By turning the camera and conversation to the cost of care to keep him healthy, the president made the most significant symbolic gesture of the evening. He centered America’s children in the public policy debate. Now, we have to keep them there.

March 2, 2022 | National
Response to Texas leaders’ statements to deny gender-affirming care for trans children

March 2, 2022 | Texas
Child Health

Thousands of Ohio Children at High Risk of Needlessly Losing Health Insurance Coverage when Public Health Emergency Ends

February 18, 2022 | Ohio
Deputy Director Laura Guerra-Cardus wins Families USA's 2022 Health Justice Advocate of the Year Award

January 25, 2022 | Texas
Child Health

The Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) appoints Thomas B. Harvey as State Director and National Litigation Strategist

The Children’s Defense Fund has appointed attorney and racial-justice advocate Thomas B. Harvey as State Director of CDF-California and National Litigation Strategist.

January 13, 2022 | National
Child Health

CDF Statement on Guilty Verdict in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

“President Biden’s framework brings us one step closer to a historic, essential, and long-overdue investment in our country’s children and families. We’re poised to boost families’ economic stability and reduce racial inequities in income, housing, education, and health care that harm Black and brown children every day. We appreciate the countless child advocates, parents, friends in the White House, and champions in Congress who have fought for decades to bring us to this point."

November 24, 2021 | National
Child Poverty

Expanded Child Tax Credit Has Improved Overall Financial Stability

The expanded federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) has reduced families’ financial stress, helped them afford necessities, and allowed about one in four of those receiving monthly payments to work more hours outside of the home, according to a national poll conducted by Ipsos Research and released today by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP).

November 17, 2021 | National