Ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable children are front and
center
Our Voice for Children
April 2020
COVID-19 Resource Hub
We're committed to helping families find the tools and information
they need to navigate the crisis and best take care of their children.
Visit our new coronavirus resource hub to find:
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Resources for families seeking assistance
Resources for families looking for health coverage
Resources for children and families in the child welfare system
Resources for immigrant families
Education resources for parents and caregivers
Self care and wellness resources for families
Help make sure vulnerable children will not get left behind as our
country responds to this pandemic. Donate to the Children in Crisis
Fund >
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Recovery for America's Children
Earlier this month, we sent a letter to every U.S. Senator and
Representative urging them to make our most vulnerable children and
families a priority in the next COVID-19 relief package. Hear from our
National Executive Director on why further action is necessary to
protect children.
READ BLOG POST
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Advocating for All Children
The continued nationwide shut down and the fallout from the
coronavirus pandemic have been stressful for us all, but for some
children and families, the result could be severe instability or even
crisis. Our state and national policy teams are hard at work ensuring
that the needs of the most vulnerable children remain a priority.
On behalf of nearly 600 national, state, and local organizations, we
sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to act
immediately to equip the child welfare system with the tools it needs
to handle this crisis and keep families safe.
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We also called on Congress to swiftly correct its shameful exclusion
of immigrant and mixed-status families from its COVID-19 relief
efforts thus far.
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We highlighted a shocking report that forecasts a stark rise in
poverty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and called on leaders to
take immediate action to address this.
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We also shone a light on the nationwide problem of hunger and how the
current economic crisis necessitates an emergency increase in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to meet the needs of
children and families.
LEARN MORE
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Our state offices are providing real-time updates and working hard to
connect our communities with local resources to meet the needs of this
unique time. Visit your local office's website to access
state-specific information and resources:
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CDF-Texas Beat the Odds® Celebration
In a ray of light amidst so much uncertainty and fear, the Children's
Defense Fund-Texas team celebrated our five incredible CDF Beat the
Odds scholarship recipients in a beautiful virtual event. These
students deserve a proper send-off to college, so click below to learn
more about their inspiring stories and how you can support them.
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CELEBRATE THE HONOREES
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Child Watch Roundup
In a Child Watch column published this month, Marian Wright Edelman
offered prayers of renewal and hope for the Passover and Easter
holidays.
READ COLUMN
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Catch up on the rest of Marian Wright Edelman's recent Child Watch
columns:
* Wisdom from Civil Rights Leader Rev. Joseph Lowery, a Big Oak
Tree of Hope
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* All Humankind Should Heed Pope Francis' Call
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* COVID-19 Relief and Children's Needs: Child Well-Being Before
Corporate Welfare
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Be sure to look for a new Child Watch column every Friday
afternoon
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