You Asked, We Answered: 6 Questions about Child Care from the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit
SCAN answered some of the questions about child care and COVID-19 that we were unable to get to during the 3rd session of the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit.
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It’s Your Turn: Use Your Voice for Kids!
On the 4rd night of the Save the Children Action Network Advocacy Summit, our experts discussed how to contact your lawmakers and use your voice for kids.
An Investment in Child Care Is an Investment in Our Future. What Are We Waiting For?
On the 3rd night of the Save the Children Action Network Advocacy Summit, our experts discussed how the coronavirus is impacting the child care industry.
Advocacy Summit 2020 Recap: Being a Voice for Vulnerable Kids
On May 7, Save the Children’s Janti Soeripto joined Valerie Dourdin of Save the Children Colombia and Save the Children Girl Champion, Elena, to discuss how the coronavirus is impacting children, especially girls, around the world.
Opening Remarks from Save the Children Girl Champion, Nina
These are the full remarks from Save the Children Girl Champion, Nina, as she opened the 2nd session of the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit.
2020 Advocacy Summit Recap: A Conversation with Mark Shriver and Chef José Andrés
On April 30, the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit kicked off with a lively chat between SCAN President Mark Shriver and renowned chef José Andrés. Check out what they had to say about wine, advocacy and staying hopeful in challenging times.
Raising our Voices for Kids in the Time of COVID-19
Though we may be confined to our homes, we are still able to make a big difference by using our voices and advocating for those in need.
Changemakers for Children
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Save the Children recognized an inspiring group of people who have all raised their voices and worked tirelessly for the world’s most marginalized children. Get to know the Changemakers for Children!
Left out to Dry: the Reality of Child Care Deserts
My husband and I thought we were ahead of the game when we called child care facilities before our child was even born. We were shocked to learn that almost every place had a daunting wait list. This is the reality of living in a child care desert. It’s also the reason I’m heading to DC to petition lawmakers to make a change for families.
Speaking Up for Kids
Mercedes Hendricks learned about SCAN when she worked on a school project that made the connection between early childhood education and success in college. “This motivated me to get more involved,” she said. “I want all children to get the same fair start that I did.”