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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Is the Leading Political Voice for Kids
YOUR VOICE CAN CHANGE CHILDREN’S FUTURES
SCAN wouldn’t exist without advocates. In 2023, you helped us send 1 million+ messages to lawmakers, organize events across the nation and host 272 lobby meetings. Together, we celebrated big wins for kids — like electing champions for children and securing millions of dollars in early learning and child nutrition investments.
Join a Community of Changemakers, VOLUNTEER with SCAN
There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or even meet with your member of Congress. Don’t worry — we’ll provide the tools and training 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
Student Engagement
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders — but they’re not waiting to drive change for children.
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Use your voice to educate peers, organize petitions and urge lawmakers to pass life-changing legislation.
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION
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Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, speaks about prioritizing childcare and hunger insecurity in the upcoming Iowa legislative session.
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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.
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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.