Children's Defense Fund-Texas

Sign the pledge & share your selfie to show you’re voting in November for lawmakers who put children and youth first! Join by July 29 to be a part of our Voices for Child Well-being digital album.

Share your photo and take the pledge here: https://supportchildrensdefense.org/takethepledge/

and our network send out condolences to Roxy’s family and friends. For her and thousands of others, we will continue to fight for MedEx until leaders do the right thing. https://bit.ly/4aiEldA

There's still time to support the vital and vibrant work of the ETX Outreach Team by donating on our page: https://bit.ly/3W9XQBC

Our ETX Team is happily hosting guests at today’s Open House! Any day we get to share about our work is a great day! Thank you, for making this possible.

Today's the day! Please stop by our ETX office for an Open House, 11a to 2p! If you're in the Tyler area, we'd love to meet you and introduce you to CDF. Please join by donating on our page: https://bit.ly/3W9XQBC

You're invited! If you're in the Tyler area tomorrow, please stop by our ETX office to meet the team, enjoy refreshments and learn about our work firsthand. This is in conjunction with , please support if you haven't already! https://bit.ly/3W9XQBC

CDF is excited to participate in East Texas Giving Day on Tuesday, April 30! From 6am to 12 midnight, you can support our ETX programs by donating through the page below. Create your own page to start a friendly competition for a great cause! https://bit.ly/3W9XQBC

Children's Defense Fund Children's Defense Fund's mission is to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy.

Great news for pregnant and new moms! Visit https://bit.ly/3TXujtm to learn more.

In honor of this week, we invite you to play ! Share your progress with the hashtag , through 4/28, and you could win a prize! Student Advocacy Guide: https://bit.ly/3K03Kyz National Day of Social Action: https://bit.ly/4aKu3UC

In honor of tomorrow, we invite you to play ! Share your progress with the hashtag , through 4/28, and you could win a prize! Student Advocacy Guide: https://bit.ly/3K03Kyz National Day of Social Action: https://bit.ly/4aKu3UC

Got lunch plans? It's not too late to join our Lunch & Learn today at noon CST! Register here: https://bit.ly/4aBJL3J

Did you know you can vote now to determine the future of your schools? Vote early for school board members April 22 through April 30 or Election Day on May 4. You can learn more about the power of your vote by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3RMSCpO

There's another chance to learn about this program that gives K-12 scholars improved literacy, social-emotional skills, greater confidence and much more! Join us Tuesday, April 23, 12pm CST to hear the incredible benefits. Register here: https://bit.ly/4aBJL3J

Hall-Proctor is where faith leaders and advocates alike share their stories of hurt and hope, pain and passion in beloved community. Join us! Early bird pricing ends April 15. https://bit.ly/43bCnJV

Got lunch plans? It's not too late to join our Lunch & Learn today at noon CST! Register here: https://bit.ly/3vI74tU

Register now and save! Gather in community this summer to heal, witness and prepare for faithful service to civil rights, social justice and child well-being. Early bird registration ends in 1 week! https://bit.ly/43bCnJV

It's happening tomorrow! CDF Freedom Schools provides social-emotional learning, conflict-resolution skills and social action readiness to K-12 students. Join us Tuesday, April 9, 12pm CST. Register here: https://bit.ly/3vI74tU

Could your community benefit from increased literacy rates? On average, CDF Freedom Schools scholars gain 9 months in their reading levels after completing this 6-week program. Join us Tuesday, April 9, 12pm CST to learn more! Register below. https://bit.ly/3vI74tU

Direct File is being piloted in Texas! Direct File is a new IRS service that is helping people save time and money by filing their taxes online, for free, directly with the IRS! Learn more at https://directfile.irs.gov/

"Young Texans have the right to read books that reflect their own lives, teach them about others’ lives, and inspire them to lead. We urge Montgomery County to put the needs of children, youth, and families above the demands of a small number of book-banning extremists." --- Maggie Stern, CDF-TX

Critics, advocates challenge controversial citizen committee that will review Montgomery County library materials This committee, composed of individuals selected by the court, now holds the authority to make decisions regarding the relocation or removal of books.

Terrific news for pregnant and new moms! Visit https://bit.ly/3TXujtm to learn more.

It's the ACA's 14th anniversary!

Let's celebrate our progress reducing the uninsured rate, protecting folks with pre-existing conditions, & more.

And let's finish the job by passing Medicaid expansion for Texas & other holdout states!

Texas Should Say Yes to Medicaid Expansion — Cover Texas Now What Medicaid expansion is, why Texas needs it, and options for the Legislature.