I
subscribed to The Children’s Defense Fund the web address is http://www.childrensdefense.org/ .
I want to learn more about this organization.
The
Children's Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization that has been around for
about 35 years. Its focus is to advocate for children and youth of poverty,
minorities and children with disabilities. Their mission is to make sure "no
child is left behind," and that each child receives the head start they
deserve in life.
The organization has a monthly newsletter that can be emailed. The main issue that was brought up in the June 2012 issue is that the Affordable Care Act which includes the Medicaid expansion was upheld by the court on June 28, 2012. This is great news for pregnant women, children and families they will be able to seek medical care without this these families would not be able to get medical care and this would be devastating.
The organization has a monthly newsletter that can be emailed. The main issue that was brought up in the June 2012 issue is that the Affordable Care Act which includes the Medicaid expansion was upheld by the court on June 28, 2012. This is great news for pregnant women, children and families they will be able to seek medical care without this these families would not be able to get medical care and this would be devastating.
They
are holding a conference in July, Creating Change—National Conference in
Cincinnati, Ohio. This one-of-a-kind conference
will connect communities of child advocates, young leaders, faith leaders,
policymakers, service providers and others to create real change for children
at the state, local, and federal levels in 2012 and beyond.
This organization sounds like a lot of people benefit from their assistance. I had not heard of them before and was intrigued with the information you provided. The conference would be interesting to attend and see how the the vast groups work together to create the change that will affect the children at the state, local and federal levels.
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