John,

As the whole world grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, the landscape is shifting every day. It’s hard to know what might change by tomorrow, let alone by this time next week. And there’s no way to know how long this crisis will last.

But we do know that decisions are being made every day that will impact millions of children—for better or for worse. This is a critical time to lift up the interests of our most vulnerable children and ensure that their needs are met as our country seeks solutions.

When the nation and the economy are in upheaval, children are vulnerable. That’s why we’re pushing for solutions for children in the foster care system, who rely on resources unavailable during this crisis. We’re fighting for children who are homeless or on the brink of losing their homes when there is nowhere else to go. We’re looking out for children who have lost access to the essential nutrition and health care they get every day at school.

With your support, we’re looking out for the children who might otherwise be forgotten, and we’ll keep going as long as it takes.

The fight for children happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and that’s particularly true as we face such an uncertain future. Please make a monthly gift today to ensure the needs of children remain front and center during this crisis—and beyond.

With your monthly gift, we will continue fighting nonstop to make sure our children’s voices are heard in the halls of power and their needs are met with urgency. Thank you for your support, in this difficult time and always.

Gratefully,

Mark Publow

Chief Development Officer

Children’s Defense Fund

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