Service Announcements
Marguerite Casey Foundation’s Dr. Carmen Rojas Takes Helm as Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair
On October 4, 2023, Dr. Carmen Rojas ascended to the Chair of Children’s Defense Fund’s Board of Directors.
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Dr. John Stanford Named State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio
Columbus, OH—Longtime education professional Dr. John Stanford will serve as the next State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio. The decision to name Stanford as head of Children’s Defense Fund’s Columbus-based office follows a nationwide search.
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Service Announcements
Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair Laphonza Butler to be Appointed to California’s Vacant Senate Seat After Passing of Dianne Feinstein
“While we join the nation in mourning this loss, Children’s Defense Fund is uplifted by the appointment of our Board Chair, Laphonza Butler, to the United States Senate. A stalwart and dedicated Board member for more than 10 years, Laphonza has shown a deep commitment to improving outcomes for America’s children and youth. The Laphonza Butler we have worked closely with in CDF’s governance, is a brilliant strategist, caring parent, and strong advocate who will surely work in young people’s interests on Capitol Hill. This is a win for California’s children and families during this crucial time in the United States Senate and American politics.”
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New Parent Advisory Board Engages Parents as Experts in Policy Advocacy
COLUMBUS, OH — A new Parent Advisory Board created in partnership by two Ohio nonprofits aims to meaningfully engage parents as experts in policy advocacy to drive positive change in a wide-range of issues facing children and families across the state.
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Child Poverty
Children’s Group Letter on Tax and Budget Priorities
As a group of advocacy organizations specifically focused on child well-being, we the undersigned have grave concerns that the actions of extreme factions within Congress will cause undue harm in the near-term and well into the future for children and families with the lowest incomes.
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Gun Violence
Ohio Students Raise their Voices Urging State Leaders to Protect Children, Not Guns
COLUMBUS — On Friday, July 21st, Ohio students participating in the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® program will gather at the Ohio Statehouse to call on state leaders to protect children from gun violence as part of a National Day of Social Action.
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CDF-Texas Demands Accountability & Answers on Atrocities at Texas-Mexico Border
CDF-Texas mourns the suffering at the hands of violent, inhuman, and ineffective deterrence tactics at the Texas-Mexico border.
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New Data Raises Alarms, Indicates Thousands of Eligible Texans Were Removed from Medicaid
New Data Raises Alarms, Indicates Thousands of Eligible Texans Were Removed from Medicaid. CDF-Texas Calls on State Leaders to Pause Scheduled Removals
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