Parents, Community Groups and LBUSD Reach Agreement to Increase Funding for High-Need Students
LONG BEACH - Parents and community groups have reached [...]
2017 State of America’s Children® Release
Los Angeles–Children’s Defense Fund’s The State of America’s Children® 2017 [...]
Ending School Lunch Shaming
Starting January 1, 2018, school officials will no longer deny a student their school meal, offer an alternative “shame sandwich” meal or publicly shame students for their unpaid meals fees.
Ending School Lunch Shaming in California
Starting January 1, 2018, school officials will no longer deny a student their school meal, offer an alternative “shame sandwich” meal or publicly shame students for their unpaid meals fees.
Key Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature
The California Legislature ended their 2017 session last month with the passage of a number of bills that will help level the playing field for children.
LBUSD misallocated millions in funds meant for high need students
In a response to an administrative complaint brought by parents and community organizations, including CDF-CA, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has found that the Long Beach Unified School District misallocated $24 million in funds meant to increase or improve services for high need students last year.
Key Statistics and Resources Child Poverty in California Based on New U.S. Census Data
U.S. Census Bureau data released today reveal that 1.78 [...]
Marching Forward to End Child Poverty
Thanks in large part to the hard work and advocacy of partners like you, California took a big step last month to support working poor families.
Statement from Children’s Defense Fund–California on President Trump’s First Budget Proposal
In response to President Trump's budget proposal, Alison Buist, [...]
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