'My biggest concern is that young people continue to pay the price for this failed experiment.' | Children's Defense Fund–California's Milinda Kakani discussed our concerns about how California treats young people in its juvenile detention halls on LAist's AirTalk with Larry Mantle w/ Larry Mantle. player.fm/series/airtalk…

Thousands of young families are still being impacted by the Medicaid Unwinding crisis in Texas. As Children's Defense Fund-Texas State Director Brandy Taylor Dédé told Houston Chronicle, the situation has forced many children to either go w/o medical care or take on massive debt. houstonchronicle.com/business/artic…

Listen to this important discussion with CDF-NY Youth Justice & Welfare Director Julia Davis about some of our efforts on the ground in New York state.
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We’ve submitted an amicus brief to a federal court stressing the unconstitutionality of TX #SB12 . The bill would ban drag shows from being performed near young people and prevent LGBTQ+ youth from experiencing representation and expression:
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Improving civic education is key to getting more young people active in democracy. | 'It’s not enough to just tell people 'voting is important.' Young people are motivated by the issues affecting their community,' Children's Defense Fund-Texas' Maggie Stern to Texas Tribune. bit.ly/3TWDaKN

Young people deserve to be treated with dignity. Our Children's Defense Fund–California team remains concerned about conditions in Los Angeles County's juvenile halls. | “My biggest concern is that the youth will continue to suffer,” CDF-CA's Aditi Sherikar told the LAist.
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We're excited to #UnleashTheJoy at our upcoming 'Celebration of Joy' ceremony in Minneapolis! On April 25, CDF MN will name its 'Advocates of Joy' award recipients. Register to join us for this special event! bit.ly/49Cg028

So many of our scholars or Servant Leader Interns go on to do amazing things after they participate in Freedom Schools. This The Land story shows how poet & former Children's Defense Fund-Ohio SLI Quartez Harris is reaching new heights w/ his message about perseverance. thelandcle.org/stories/clevel…

'Trust young people' | You may have heard the term #DEI , but what does it really mean? Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson recently explained why DEI is needed during a visit to Webster University in #STL . Read this article in the Webster Journal to learn more!
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On Tax Day, Children's Defense Fund-Ohio policy associate Matthew Tippit will virtually discuss with Policy Matters Ohio the benefits of Ohio's 'Thriving Families Tax Credit.' ITEP says >1.4 million OH children live in homes that could benefit from the credit. Register: bit.ly/3VRFDsw

📅LAST DAY📅 Early bird registration for the 2024 #HallProctorInstitute ends April 15th! Buy your ticket now to save money on your #CDFHaleyFarm visit as youth advocates & faith leaders will renew their efforts to #UnleashTheJoy for young people! Register: bit.ly/3ul6m5l

Tax Day is tomorrow, but as child care costs continue to rise Automatic Benefits for Children Coalition advisory board members like Joseph Yusuf say families like his aren't getting the support they need! That's why he says the Senate needs to pass and expanded #CTC now! Story:
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⌛ TWO DAYS ⌛ Early bird registration for the 2024 #HallProctorInstitute ends April 15th! Register now to save money on joining this special summer convening of youth advocates and faith leaders from across the country! Register here: childrensdefense.org/our-work/build…

So many people of all ideological stripes are excited about a tax deal that would expand the #ChildTaxCredit , according to Catherine Rampell of The Washington Post. So why are a few lawmakers creating obstacles to its passage? It's time for the Senate to act on the #CTC now! washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

Young families are feeling the heat of this economic climate. Automatic Benefits for Children Coalition Advisory Board Member Raegen Selden told NPR, an expanded #ChildTaxCredit could provide much needed support. Tell the Senate to pass the expanded #CTC now! Story link: n.pr/3xnRDHS

'Put it on the floor so we can get a vote up or down' | When Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson visited ABHMS's Space for Grace conference this week, he discussed the need for the Senate to vote now on an expanded #ChildTaxCredit . See what he had to say!

📅 THREE DAYS 📅 The 2024 #HallProctorInstitute is right around the corner! Make sure to register by April 15 to save money on this experience that's refreshed and renewed the efforts of youth advocates and faith leaders across the country! Register here: childrensdefense.org/our-work/build…

📰 🗞️ 📰 From Katherine Ungar & Kim Eckhart of Children's Defense Fund-Ohio: 'If we get the state’s leaders to act now on all the recommendations we have provided, the payoff is an equitable society that doesn’t leave students behind' Read their op-ed to clevelanddotcom: bit.ly/43S4caC

🚨 FOUR DAYS 🚨 Want to save on your upcoming visit to the 2024 #HallProctorInstitute ? Make sure to reserve a spot before early bird registration ends April 15! Join us for this transformative experience July 15-18 at #CDFHaleyFarm . Register here: bit.ly/3ul6m5l