 Mission/Vision
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
What does the organization do?
CDF began in 1973 and is a private, nonprofit organization supported by foundations, corporation grants and individual donations.
CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to...
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CDF began in 1973 and is a private, nonprofit organization supported by foundations, corporation grants and individual donations.
CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.
CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
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Organization Status
Not-For-Profit (NFP)
Global Reach
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