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August 3, 2017

Reach Act Would Reinforce America’s Moral Leadership and Save the Lives of Moms and Kids

The Reach Act is bipartisan legislation that would help save the lives of mother and children around the world. This bill is an opportunity for Congress to demonstrate America’s moral leadership abroad.

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June 16, 2017

Matt Bennett at the 2016 Advocacy Summit

A Father’s Day gift: Iowa dad advocates for his son

For two years running, Matt Bennett has joined more than 200 advocates for kids’ issues on the Hill. He says the return trip was even better than the first time.

May 5, 2017

Eric Bridgett, a teacher from Mississippi, speaking at the Advocacy Summit

‘Be about it:’ How one Mississippi teacher is speaking up for kids

How best to advocate for kids? Head Start graduate and current high school teacher Eric Bridgett powerfully weighs in.

April 21, 2017

Pre-K can give all kids the chance to succeed

When we try to reach kids in secondary school, or even elementary school, it may already be too late.

April 10, 2017

Suzette Espinoza-Cruz, one of our faces of advocacy, at Advocacy Summit 2017

Meet Suzette, a first-generation high school grad, now a champion for kids

“I am living proof of the return on investments made in early childhood education and Head Start.”

April 3, 2017

One student’s journey to East Africa and Capitol Hill

Last year I traveled to Somaliland, a small country in Africa. While there I met Zaniab, who suffered from a painful condition now nonexistent in the U.S.

March 31, 2017

Advocates in front of the capitol during Advocacy Summit 2017

Photo journey: How 200 advocates became the political voice for kids

Here are our favorite photos from three days of training, talks and meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.

February 3, 2017

Why are you using your voice for kids, advocate?

“My cousin and I are hip and hip all the time; she’s my best friend. She ended up having severe scoliosis.”

December 13, 2016

Petition delivery to Speaker Ryan and Senate Majority Leader McConnell

We delivered 24,523 petitions to lawmakers—by hand

Last week, Congress voted to wait on passing the budget, putting health and nutrition programs at risk. So we showed up with almost 25,000 signatures.

June 27, 2016

Samantha Boccia, our spring 2016 high school intern

Hitting a home run interning with SCAN

From high school student to D.C. professional, take a peek at one high school student’s internship experience.

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