Our Voice for Children
January 2020
See Who Made the Grade
This month, the Children's Defense Fund Action Council released a new Legislative Report Card, which scores members of Congress based on whether they are using their power to defend children or failing to stand up for our kids. Since kids can't vote or lobby for themselves, it's up to all of us to hold elected leaders accountable to do what's right for all children, and we hope this tool will allow you to easily see how those who represent you stack up. Explore the Report Card and send a message to your Senators and Representative, letting them know that you're watching their actions for children.
Advocating for All Children
Our state and national policy teams continue to defend against threats to children's health and well-being nationwide. Here are some of the ways we've been standing up for children this month:
We lifted up the story of an Iranian-American mother and her children after they faced a frightening period of detention at the US border earlier this month.
CDF-Texas helped to garner support for a long-term vigil in Brownsville, TX organized to protest the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" (MPP) policy.
CDF-New York led Beat the Odds® scholars and alumni in a lobby day to advocate for Coverage for All and youth justice reform.
CDF-Ohio implored state leaders to better serve the needs of children transitioning out of foster care so they can thrive as adults.
New Year, New Books!
In case you missed it, Marian Wright Edelman shared her list of must-read books for children and young adults. When you buy these high-quality, culturally relevant books from the Children's Defense Fund, you're supporting our work to better the odds for children with every purchase you make!
Child Watch Roundup
In a Child Watch column published this month, Marian Wright Edelman shared that Congress has chosen to honor CDF's beloved late policy director, MaryLee Allen, for her lifelong work to protect the most vulnerable children.
Catch up on the rest of Marian Wright Edelman's recent Child Watch columns:
Be sure to look for a new Child Watch column every Friday afternoon.
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