Our Key Issues
Early Childhood Education
Early education prepares children for a lifetime of learning.
Our Mission
We work to give every child a strong start in life.
90% of brain development happens by age 5 — which makes early education essential. SCAN is closing the gap by supporting policies that create affordable, accessible learning opportunities. We also advocate for child care workers, ensuring they’re well-trained and fairly paid.
Invest in Head Start
Send a Message to Asking Congress To Step Up and Invest in Head Start
For 60 years, Head Start has been a critical lifeline for families across the United States, giving over 750,000 children a chance to thrive as learners AND in life.
Too many families across rural America can’t access or afford early learning. Tell your lawmakers: Early learning is a right, not a luxury. Invest in Head Start!
Head Start served 750,000 kids in 2024, providing a safe child care environment. Child Care and Development Block Grants (CCDBG) help low-income families afford the child care their kids deserve. We need Congress to support early education funding. Send a message to your lawmakers today!
The White House just released its 2026 budget request – and it’s packed with deep cuts to essential programs that’ll put kids and families at risk.
Upcoming Volunteer Events & Trainings
Volunteer with SCAN and join a community of changemakers! There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or meet with Congress. Don’t worry — we’ll provide the tools you need to be a powerful champion for children.
Upcoming Events
Sat
10
Sat
10
January 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Mobilize for Early Education: KnoxvilleFountain City Presbyterian Church 500 Hotel Rd Knoxville, TN 37918
Wed
21
Wed
21
January 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
No Small Matter: Child Care & Early Learning Issue BriefingLeague of NH Craftsmen Headquarters, 49 S Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Fri
23
Fri
23
January 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
South Carolina Film Screening: Starting at ZeroThe Grand on Main 1621 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Mon
26
Mon
26
January 26 @ 12:00 pm – January 27 @ 4:00 pm EST
Kids First Day of Action New MexicoNew Mexico State Capital, 90 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Tue
24
Tue
24
March 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT
South Carolina Day of ActionTrinity Episcopal Cathedral 1100 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
I advocate with SCAN because they believe in the same issues I do. They fight for the kid that I once was.
– Zeina, SCAN student ambassador
Advocacy in Action
See what our early learning advocates have been up to!
MORE KEY CAUSES
Child Hunger
Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.
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Children in Crisis
When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.
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Victoria Zegler
Add Your Voice
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 900
Washington D.C. 20002
(800) 243-5075
supportercare@savechildren.org
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.