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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Is the Leading Political Voice for Kids
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.
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.
January 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST
Have a Heart Pizza & Postcards PartyGino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House, 85 Fayette Town Center, Fayetteville, WV 25840
January 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Iowa Food System Coalition Day on the Hill with SCANThe Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
January 27 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm MST
New Mexico Kids First Day of Action 2025New Mexico State Capitol
February 12 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am CST
Iowa Child Care Coalition Day on the Hill With SCANThe Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
February 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Mobilize for Tennessee’s Kids: East TNGreene County Partnership Office, 115 Academy St. Greeneville, TN
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1 in 7 children in the U.S. lives in poverty, and millions more are facing life-threatening crises worldwide. To build a brighter future for kids, President Trump and Congress must take bold action during their first 100 days in office.
1 in 7 children across the U.S. is living in poverty. Strengthening the Child Tax Credit (CTC) could change their lives. Improvements to the CTC helped slash child poverty by 50%. But if the current CTC is allowed to expire, millions of families will see their credit cut in half.
Washington’s kids deserves the very best, let’s send a strong message to state lawmakers urging them to make investments in child nutrition and quality early childhood education so Washington’s kids can thrive!