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Press Releases
SCAN Statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
Following last week’s release of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 by the White House and congressional Democrats, Santiago Mueckay, Manager of Federal Government Relations, issued the following statement on behalf of Save the Children Action Network (SCAN).
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Applauds President Biden’s Executive Orders on Immigration and Formation of Family Unification Task Force
These actions are an important step toward a creating stronger, fairer and more just American asylum and immigration system, prioritizing the protection of vulnerable children and families
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Welcomes Reintroduction of Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act
SCAN applauds Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-NM) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Representatives Josh Harder (D-CA) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) for reintroducing the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act. This legislation is an important step in finding more bipartisan policy solutions to address the growing child care crisis facing the nation.
SCAN In the News
Invest in future, prioritize child care
As the Virginia gubernatorial race kicks into high gear, voters have their eye out for updates from the candidates on campaign events and what their platforms will look like for the coming year. As the mother of two young children, I’m looking for candidates who prioritize children.
Prop. EE offers parents a child-care lifeline
Voting "yes" on Proposition EE will not only ensure that kids in Colorado are given the opportunity to thrive and succeed, but it would also help make Colorado a nationwide leader in early education.
New Orleans needs to make a bigger investment in early childhood education
New Orleans parents are hungry for their children to get the kind of jump start on their education that experts deem crucial. But they can't afford to pay for it.
Multimedia
Poll Shows Majority of Voters Support Federal Assistance for Child Care Providers
A new national poll by Save the Children Action Network found 87% of voters support providing enough federal assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak to make sure child care providers can pay their bills.
ERIN LIVE ON THE AIR WITH GUEST Deborah Merrill DePaoli
Deborah Merrill DePaoli is the South Carolina State Manager for Save the Children Action Network (SCAN). This winter, she spoke with Erin Live on the Air about SCAN's work to help children in the U.S. and around the world survive and thrive.
We care for child care
Many families in the U.S. live in child care deserts -- areas where it is nearly impossible to access quality care for their children. We must urge Congress to fix this and #Care4ChildCare.
Publications
Investing in Maternal and Child Health: Development Impact Bonds Potential and Early Learning
Child mortality rates have fallen by more than half, from 12.7 million under-5 deaths in 1990, to 5.6 million in 2016. U.S. leadership and foreign assistance played instrumental roles in this achievement, saving the lives of millions of children around the world.
2018 Campaign Prospectus
SCAN crafted this prospectus to help 2018 midterm election candidates of both parties amplify an agenda for early childhood, to help kids survive and thrive.
2016 Annual Report
This report higlights Save the Children Action Network's efforts as the political voice for kids in 2016.