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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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October 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Vote for Our Future Family Night (Knoxville, TN)Davis Center for Child Development
Lara Wheaton, Sponsorship Associate
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Lara Wheaton, Sponsorship Associate
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October 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Vote for Our Future Family Night (Kingsport, TN)Colonial Heights United Methodist Preschool
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November 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm MST
Colorado Early Childhood Advocacy Summit3000 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205
Student Engagement
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders — but they’re not waiting to drive change for children.
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Check out the latest NEWS and stories
We’re fighting for the NEST Act, a bill that’d provide diapers, breastfeeding supplies and other postpartum essentials in newborns’ most fragile moments. Tell Congress: Pass the NEST Act!
Head Start helps nearly 800,000 children learn, grow, and thrive. Funding uncertainty puts this vital service at risk. Tell Congress to protect and fully fund Head Start.
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. As a 501(c)(4), gifts made to SCAN are not tax deductible.