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 in the U.S. has access to high-quality early learning and to protect children living in conflict zones around the world.
Protect Children in Conflict
Urge Congress to Oppose Cuts to Life-saving Foreign Aid
The number of children living near war zones is increasing, yet President Trump is proposing a cut to programs that would help them. Urge Congress to reject these cuts.
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Speaking Up for Kids
Mercedes Hendricks learned about SCAN when she worked on a school project that made the connection between early childhood education and success in college. “This motivated me to get more involved,” she said. “I want all children to get the same fair start that I did.”
Social Media and Advocacy 101
Advocating for kids is so convenient, it’s at your fingertips — literally. With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – the options and avenues to raise your voice are endless.
We have the data to end child poverty. Now we need action.
Earlier this month, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine released a landmark study on child poverty. Yet one thing I have learned is that strong data alone is not enough to make lawmakers act—they need to be held accountable.