meet   Kristina Davis, State Coordinator, CDF–MT 406-761-6233 163 Woodland Estates Rd, Great Falls, MT  59404 www.cdf-mt.org kdavis@childrensdefense.org   intro to CDF Watch Video ABOUT CDF  Learn more about CDF, our history and our Leave No Child Behind® mission. Read the latest Child Watch® column from CDF president Marian Wright Edelman.

Montana Specific Resources

New Report - 10 Needs for Montana's Children

Investments in children today will ensure a healthy future for all Montanans.  This report outlines the 10 needs for Montana's children that, if prioritized today, will bring great rewards in the years to come. Download the report, 10 Needs for Montana's Children by CDF-MT.

Learn how children in Montana are faring with this CDF fact sheet, from CDF's State of America's Children.

In addition, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, through its KIDS COUNT project, annually tracks how children and their families are doing with state and community-specific data. This Montana KIDS COUNT profile shows key indicators, how the data is trending and compares to national trends on child well-being.

Find more state and community-level data at the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Montana Budget & Policy Center provides in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax and economic issues. Their mission is to advance sound public policy through timely and objective research and analysis in order to promote shared prosperity and opportunity for all Montanans.

News

Read the latest news on children's issues around the nation and also from Children's Defense FundRecent Montana news on child issues.

Bridge to Benefits®

Currently, thousands of Montana children and their families are skipping meals or going without needed medical care because they have marginal incomes and are unaware that they may be eligible for benefits that could bring them economic stability. To help solve this problem, CDF-MT, in partnership with Great Falls-based Rural Dynamics, Inc., has launched "Bridge to Benefits®," a valuable outreach effort that will improve the economic situations for thousands of Montana children and their families and help stabilize the state's economy and work force.

The web-based project will help connect eligible working families across Montana with work support benefits, such as energy assistance, health care, child care assistance, food support, school meals and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Learn more.

Children's Defense Fund's National Conference July 22-July 25

The Children's Defense Fund national conference will gather 3,000 leading researchers, educators, policymakers, practioners, faith leaders and advocates including 1,500 young adult leaders July 22 - July 25 in Cincinnati. Please join us and add your voice to help shape a robust national conversation on the urgent needs of children and the poor and what we can all do to change the outcomes for those being left behind.

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Have fun watching this video while remembering why investing in in Montana's future makes economic sense for all our futures!

The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths^® Manual

This multi-faith resource for year-round child advocacy serves as a guide for you and your faith community to engage in child and family advocacy work. The manual includes resources for worship services, education programs, direct service activities, and social justice initiatives for your congregation, organization or community. Learn more and order your copy today.