Press Release

Paying it Forward

Many parents and students look up to Juan Carlos Lugo – well, actually, few people don’t.

Leveling the Playing Field for California’s Children, an intergenerational conversation with women leaders

Last month, Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) culminated Women’s History Month with a powerful event featuring Marian Wright Edelman, Senator Holly Mitchell, and other courageous leaders speaking about the importance of advocating for our youth.

Voices & Visions Town Hall and Candidates Forum

Approximately 200 youth, parents, educators, and community members in Long Beach attended the Voices and Visions School Culture and Climate Town Hall on Saturday, April 4, in partnership with our Long Beach Building Healthy Communities partners.

Sarai Mckenzie: Rapper, singer, writer, activist, scholar

Sarai McKenzie is an 18-year-old artist, rapper, singer, writer, musician, and much more.

State Legislators Join Children's Defense Fund–California (CDF-CA) In Calling for Action to Level the Playing Field for California's Children

Youth Spotlight: Mykel Duffey

Mykel Duffey is certain that he would be failing many of his high school classes and spending most of his time at home couch surfing had it not been for Children’s Defense Fund – California.