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.
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 MoreNew Census Data Doesn’t Tell Full Story of the Child Poverty Crisis in America
After nearly 50 years leading CDF, Marian Wright Edelman welcomes nationally recognized children’s rights and racial equity champion Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson to carry forward her legacy and lead CDF into a new Civil Rights Movement.
Read MoreNation’s Top Child Advocacy Organization, The Children’s Defense Fund, Announces Historic Leadership Change
After nearly 50 years leading CDF, Marian Wright Edelman welcomes nationally recognized children’s rights and racial equity champion Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson to carry forward her legacy and lead CDF into a new Civil Rights Movement.
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Statement: President Trump’s Latest Budget Abandons Millions of Children and Hard-Working Families Across the Country
President Trump’s FY2021 budget proposal abandons millions of children and hard-working families across the country that rely on the programs that the White House proposes [...]
Read MoreStatement by Max Lesko in Response to President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2019 Statement by Max Lesko, National Executive Director of the Children’s Defense Fund, in response to President Trump’s 2019 [...]
Read MoreMarian Wright Edelman Transitions from President of the Children’s Defense Fund
Marian Wright Edelman Transitions from President of the Children’s Defense Fund to new role of President Emerita in the Office of the Founder Wright Edelman [...]
Read MoreNaomi Post to Lead Children’s Defense Fund-New York Marian Wright Edelman Names Executive Director for CDF-New York
For Immediate Release Thursday, April 21, 2016 For More Information Contact: Samantha Levine Director of Communications, CDF-NY 212-697-0775 office Slevine@childrensdefense.org Washington, D.C.– Today the Children’s [...]
Read MoreMarian Wright Edelman Receives Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal of Citizen Leadership
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 12, 2016 For More Information Contact: Patti Hassler Vice President of Communications and Outreach 202-662-3554 office phassler@childrensdefense.org Washington, D.C. – On [...]
Read MoreMarian Wright Edelman to Receive Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal of Citizen Leadership
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 12, 2016 For More Information Contact: Patti Hassler Vice President of Communications and Outreach 202-662-3554 office phassler@childrensdefense.org Washington, D.C.– Today [...]
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