Press Release
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Child Health
The Children’s Defense Fund-New York (CDF-NY) appoints Kercena A. Dozier as Executive Director
“Children’s Defense Fund‘s New York office has helped to set the progressive standard for advancing child well-being within our national organization and the broader children’s movement,” said Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO, Children’s Defense Fund. “We are excited that its future will be guided by a leader as strong, committed and prepared as Kercena Dozier. I look forward to working with her and our extraordinary team members on the ground to make sure all children and youth in the Empire State thrive.”
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Child Health
Statement from Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund
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Early Childhood
CDF Freedom Schools® Will Create Signature Teacher Training Pedagogy with the Help of American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellow
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Child Health
CDF Action Council® Strengthens Governance, Releases Report to Hold Congress Accountable
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Child Health
Children’s Defense Fund Deepens Commitment to Building Power for Children and Youth
Washington, D.C. -- The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is deepening its efforts to organize and mobilize communities throughout the U.S. to build power for children and families with new initiatives focused on students and faith communities. The programs are made possible by new multi-year funding commitments, including a $5 million anonymous gift and a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment.
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