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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 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
South Carolina Film Screening: Starting at ZeroMidlands Technical College – Beltline Campus 316 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
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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
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
Dafnee Chatman, Louisiana State Manager, speaks about the state’s new regulations for SNAP benefits and how they can affect recipient’s choices at the grocery store.
Nina Quintana, New Mexico State Manager, speaks about funding and implementing the Wage and Career Ladder for the Early Childhood Workforce throughout the state of New Mexico.
Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, spoke against House Study Bill 694 and asks lawmakers to remove the language related to the summer food program.
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.