Our Issues
Our Goal is to Give Every Child a Strong Start in Life
This is why Save the Children Action Network focuses on three critical issues:
expanding early childhood education in the U.S., helping vulnerable children worldwide and
Why are These Issues Critical?
Early Childhood Education in the U.S.
2 out of 5 children in America do not have access to early learning programs like preschool.
Yet most of a child’s brain is developed by age 5.
Learn how we’re helping more kids succeed.
Protecting Vulnerable Children
Coronavirus knows no borders.
With the pandemic now spreading into some of the world’s poorest countries, there could be devastating impacts on girls and children affected by conflict.
We must act now to help protect these vulnerable children.
Children’s rights continue to be violated at the U.S. – Mexico border.
Vulnerable children are being held in custody longer than the legal limit, separated from their families, denied basic care and more.
Learn how we’re advocating for the protection of these children.
Read More About These Issues
Last week’s child care votes in the House were historic, but the fight isn’t over.
Two important child care bills just passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support! But there’s still more to do.
COVID-19 is threatening children around the world. Here’s how we can help.
COVID has been devastating for children around the world. But we can help protect those children and their families by urging Congress to act.
Advocating in Times of Adversity: The Case for Saving Child Care
Child care is in danger. We need our leaders to stand alongside child care programs and create sustainable investments that support our youngest citizens.