Our Key Issues
Early Childhood Education
Early education prepares children for a lifetime of learning.
Our Mission
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.
HELP FAMILIES ACCESS THE ESSENTIALS
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.
1 in 7 children in the U.S. lives in poverty, and millions more are facing life-threatening crises worldwide. To build a brighter future for kids, President Trump and Congress must take bold action during their first 100 days in office.
1 in 7 children across the U.S. is living in poverty. Strengthening the Child Tax Credit (CTC) could change their lives. Improvements to the CTC helped slash child poverty by 50%. But if the current CTC is allowed to expire, millions of families will see their credit cut in half.
Washington’s kids deserves the very best, let’s send a strong message to state lawmakers urging them to make investments in child nutrition and quality early childhood education so Washington’s kids can thrive!
Upcoming Volunteer Events & Trainings
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.
Upcoming Events
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January 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST
Have a Heart Pizza & Postcards PartyGino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House, 85 Fayette Town Center, Fayetteville, WV 25840
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27
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January 27 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm MST
New Mexico Kids First Day of Action 2025New Mexico State Capitol
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27
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Wed
12
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February 12 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am CST
Iowa Child Care Coalition Day on the Hill With SCANThe Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Thu
20
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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
Advocacy in Action
See what our early learning advocates have been up to!
MORE KEY CAUSES
Child Hunger
Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.
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Children in Crisis
When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.
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Victoria Zegler
Add Your Voice
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.
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 900
Washington D.C. 20002
(800) 243-5075
supportercare@savechildren.org
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.