Official website of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), "a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation." -- About page. The site provides access to news, policy initiatives, data and publications, including CDF's State of America's Children 2008 report.
