Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé Named State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas
Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé will serve as the new State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas following a nationwide search.
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Congress’ Next Funding Plan Must Include More Support for America’s Children
Washington, DC— On Thursday, President Joseph Biden signed a stop-gap funding measure to temporarily keep the government open through the beginning of the new year.
Read MoreTODAY: Opening Arguments Delivered in Federal Appeals Case Challenging Constitutionality of Texas’ Book Rating Law
Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 900 in June to go into effect September 1, 2023. However, a U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked House Bill 900 from going into effect, before the State of Texas ultimately decided to appeal the decision.
Read MoreCDF Leaders Call on Scholastic to Reverse Its Decision to Appease Supporters of America’s Growing Book Ban Surge
This week, multiple news organizations reported Scholastic would allow elementary schools to exclude certain books with racial or LGBTQ-related content from their campus book fairs [...]
Read MoreCDF Welcomes Scholastic’s Decision to Discontinue Its Effort to Appease Supporters of Book Bans in America’s Schools
Last night, multiple news organizations reported Scholastic would reverse its decision from just days ago to allow elementary schools to exclude certain books with racial or LGBTQ-related content from their book fairs
Read MoreChildren’s Defense Fund Names Rev. Dr. Cheryl Cook-Posley National Director of Movement Building
Washington, DC— Rev. Dr. Cheryl Cook-Posley will serve as Children’s Defense Fund’s new National Director of Movement Building. CDF President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson selected Cheryl Cook-Posley to take over the position after a nationwide search.
Read MoreMarguerite 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.
Read MoreChildren’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.”
Read MoreChildren’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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