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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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December 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
Louisiana Early Education Advocacy SummitThe Executive Center BR, 250 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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December 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
Kentucky Advocacy SummitBerea College, Alumni Activities Room, 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY 40403
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December 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Reaching and Engaging Lawmakers Training – VirginiaVirtual Meeting
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December 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
South Carolina End of Year Celebration Midlands/Low CountryThe Grand on Main 1621 Main 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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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.