Protect Head Start
Kids across the nation rely on Head Start, but budget cuts are putting their futures at risk.
We believe every child deserves the best start in life
We Are the Political Voice for Kids
As the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, we are building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. We’re doing this by advocating for high-quality early learning, ending child hunger in the U.S. and educating and protecting kids around the world
Our Impact
SCAN has secured big wins for kids since our founding in 2014 — powered by your passion.
Our Commitment to Child Advocacy in State Legislatures
Expanding Early Learning and Child Nutrition Programs
In 2024 we secured major investments across 8 states to expand early learning programs and prevent child hunger.
$1.6B
Invested in Helping Young Kids Thrive
Helping Elect Bi-Partisan Champions
Winning for Kids at the Ballot Box
Electing more than 30 champions for children to state legislatures, governor’s offices, and Congress through direct political action.
30
Champions for children elected over the past 10 years.
Engaging Lawmakers
Your Role in Making a Difference
Congress has the power to change children’s lives.
6.5M
That’s the number of messages you helped us send to our lawmakers over the past 10 years.
Our Commitment to Child Advocacy in State Legislatures
Expanding Early Learning and Child Nutrition Programs
In 2024 we secured major investments across 8 states to expand early learning programs and prevent child hunger.
$1.6B
Invested in Helping Young Kids Thrive
Helping Elect Bi-Partisan Champions
Winning for Kids at the Ballot Box
Electing more than 30 champions for children to state legislatures, governor’s offices, and Congress through direct political action.
30
Champions for children elected over the past 10 years.
Engaging Lawmakers
Your Role in Making a Difference
Congress has the power to change children’s lives.
6.5M
That’s the number of messages you helped us send to our lawmakers over the past 10 years.
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Victoria Zegler
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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
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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.