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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
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February 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CST
Have A Heart Advocating for Early Learning ProgramsMr. Gattis Pizza, 1320 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
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February 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CST
Have A Heart Advocating for Early Learning ProgramsMr. Gattis Pizza, 2224 W. Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
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February 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Kentucky Legislative Session: What’s Moving & How to Take Actionzoom
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March 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT
South Carolina Day of ActionTrinity Episcopal Cathedral 1100 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
Student Engagement
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Check out the latest NEWS and stories
Ana Bustamante, Colorado State Manager, speaks about the Colorado SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver and plans to limit beverages eligible for SNAP.
Dafnee Chatman, Louisiana State Manager speaks about the state budget and why SCAN is advocating for more funding for early childhood education.
Sandra Davis Mercer, Save the Children Action Network volunteer in this Op-Ed writes about why she advocates for children.
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.
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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.