Take Action
Every step we take to improve the lives of children improves the lives of all of us.
Become an advocate for children!
- Join our advocacy network.
- Learn more about children and families in Minnesota.
- Support our efforts.
- Keep up with CDF's current efforts.
- Tell your elected officials to support policies for children.
- Write a letter to the editor.
- Attend a training or forum.
- Elect candidates who support children's issues.
- Become a Bridge to Benefits partner.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Participate at a Freedom Schools Program.
- Show children you care.
The Children’s Defense Fund Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.