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 for children in the U.S., the safety of children arriving at the southern U.S. border and protection of vulnerable children worldwide.
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COVID-19's Affect on Child Care
Due to COVID-19, many child care centers have been forced to temporarily close. Some are permanently closing their doors. Here’s how you can help.
Advocacy in Action: COVID-19
All across the country, SCAN is working to ensure that children, families and caregivers are a priority.
To highlight the need that many families and providers are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, SCAN spoke with more than 20 volunteers about their experiences.
Here are some of their stories.
Learn more about SCAN’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From the Blog
New Mexico Invested In Its Earliest Learners. Now It’s Time to Get Started.
Today, New Mexico’s new Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) officially gets to work! Here’s what that means for kids across the state.
More than a Dream: Why DACA Protections Matter for Kids
On June 18, the Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s attempt at ending DACA program was not lawful. As a former Dreamer, I know how important that decision is for kids.
Investing in Our Littlest Learners is No Small Matter
An entire generation is forced to contort their lives around America’s failure to address one of the basic responsibilities of any human society— supporting families with babies and young children.