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Apply Today: CDF Beat the Odds Scholarship Program

Ian Leui, Jazmin de Luna, Manual Lopez, Samantha Galindo and Samarea Johnson were honored in December at our 28th annual CDF Beat the Odds® gala. They mingled with celebrities and enjoyed an evening where they were the center of attention, and their hard work – at school, home and in their community – was recognized. Now we are accepting applications for our next cohort of students to be a part of the CDF Beat the Odds family. Our online application portal is open through March 29. The program honors outstanding young people who demonstrate academic commitment, are involved in improving their community while overcoming adversity. Through a competitive review process, we will select five deserving high school freshmen from the greater Los Angeles area to receive academic support geared towards college enrollment and completion. In order to apply students must write a personal statement that describes their hardships and how they have overcome them and get a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, casework or any other unrelated adult. Other requirements can be found online. Application deadline is March 29.

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Children’s Defense Fund–California Hires Patricia Soung to Lead Juvenile Justice Work

Dec 15, 2015|Categories: Media Release|

LOS ANGELES, CA – Children's Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) announced Thursday that Patricia Soung has joined the organization as its new Senior Staff Attorney and Senior Policy Associate. Patricia, who has more than 10 years of juvenile justice and youth organizing experience, will lead CDF-CA's youth justice policy team and advance its research, legislative, organizing and community-based work. She will start on January 4. "We are extremely excited to have Patricia join the Children's Defense Fund-California," said Executive Director Alex Johnson. "Her experience, knowledge and passion for social and juvenile justice issues will elevate our work to the next level as we advocate for innovative local and statewide solutions to keep youth out of the system, and ensure fair and positive treatment for incarcerated youth." Patricia is also excited to join CDF-CA team of 16 staff dedicated to protecting and investing in children. [...]

24th Annual Beat the Odds Awards

Dec 3, 2015|Categories: Featured Update|

Five Los Angeles high school students were recognized at Children’s Defense Fund – California’s 25th annual Beat the Odds® Awards gala on Dec.

Marian Wright Edelman Headlines Bay Area Events

Dec 1, 2015|Categories: Featured Update|

On December 1, Children’s Defense Fund Founder and President Marian Wright Edelman connected with child advocates throughout the Bay Area.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Oct 28, 2015|Categories: Featured Update|

Long Beach youth were celebrated for their commitment to social justice, leadership and valuable contributions in advancing CDF-CA’s mission and improving conditions in their community and schools at the Action Scholars Leadership Awards ceremony on October 28th in Long Beach.

Putting Criminal Justice on Trial

Oct 26, 2015|Categories: Featured Update|

Redemption, reintegration and restoration were only a few of the themes explored during the 3rd Annual Justice on Trial Festival - an event that showcases groundbreaking films, panels, and speakers in the criminal justice reform space.

ConnectWithRespect Youth Action

Oct 14, 2015|Categories: Featured Update|

Long Beach student leaders and YO!LB members took selfies with their favorite teachers and school staff last week to highlight the role that positive and respectful relationships play in building supportive schools.

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