The Children's Defense Fund (Leave No Child Behind) is the organization that really caught my eye. This organization mission statement is: "to ensure every child a Health start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start anda Moral Start in Life and a Successful passage in adullthood, with the help of caring families and communities."
The Children Defense Fund provides a strong, and indepedent voice for all children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak themselves. This organization pats close attention to the needs of poor and minority children and children with disabilities.
The may newsletter for the Children Defense Fund discussed a recent survey of states confirmed the most states in the country that do not have statues requiring school districts to provide publicly funded full-day K on a year to year basis. This really caught my attention because I believe that full day Kindergarten is very important and every child should be about to go to school.
I really enjoyed researching all the amazing different resources and organizations there are for Early Childhood Field.
http://cdf.childrendefense.org/
Carrie,
ReplyDeleteThe Children’s Defense Fund has always believed that “children do not come in pieces” and that children need comprehensive, integrated supports and services from birth through adulthood. Leave no child behind is a great organization for poor and minority children. It shouldn't matter at all what type of situation a family is in, every child should never be left behind when it comes to education.
Hi Carrie, I would have to say that I love any website that says that they are the voice for the voiceless!!! What a great organization. I also love the "5 starts" as they will help to give the opportunity for all children to succeed!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to finding our more about the Children's Defense Fund through your eyes!
Thank you for sharing!
Take care,
Stephanie
Carrie,
ReplyDeleteI live and breath resources as well and sometimes I have so many I don't know where to start. The Children's Defense Fund is an important resource. Children need strong advocate that will help them grow because they do not have their own voices. I have to say I tried the link, but it's directing me to a different web page. All in all, I appreciate the post and love the background picture on your blog. Thanks again.