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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. PT Contact: Matt Roman, [email protected], 617-835-3167  Over 1,000 Organizations Demand Governor Newsom Prioritize Kids in 2025-26 Budget The Children’s Movement letter demonstrates widespread support for increased funding for kids  OAKLAND, CA — Last week, through The Children’s Movement of California, over 1,000 organizations sent [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Contact: Matt Roman, [email protected], 617-835-3167 Opportunity Institute Will Continue on at Children Now Children Now to further organization’s work focused on whole-child equity  OAKLAND, CA — The Opportunity Institute, a leader in promoting systemic change to address poverty, racial inequality, and social and economic mobility, will continue its [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2024 Contact: Matt Roman, [email protected], 617-835-3167 Children Now President Ted Lempert Honored with Florette Angel Memorial Child Advocacy Award Bestowed by The Partnership for America’s Children, the Award Honors Leadership in Championing Children OAKLAND, CA — Children Now’s President Ted Lempert is the recipient of the 2024 Florette Angel Memorial [...]

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