Our Key Issues
Early education prepares children for a lifetime of learning.
We work to give every child a strong start in life.
90% of brain development happens by age 5 — which makes early education essential. SCAN is closing the gap by supporting policies that create affordable, accessible learning opportunities. We also advocate for child care workers, ensuring they’re well-trained and fairly paid.
Tell Congress to Expand the Child Tax Credit
Millions of parents are struggling to afford food, rent and other essentials, putting kids at risk of hunger, homelessness and learning loss.
Every child deserves the best start in life!
11 million kids across the U.S. are living in poverty.
Early learning gives kids the strongest possible start in life.
Volunteer with SCAN and join a community of changemakers! There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or meet with Congress. Don’t worry — we’ll provide the tools you need to be a powerful champion for children.
I advocate with SCAN because they believe in the same issues I do. They fight for the kid that I once was.
– Zeina, SCAN student ambassador
See what our early learning advocates have been up to!
Child Hunger
Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.
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When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.
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