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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Is the Leading Political Voice for Kids
YOUR VOICE CAN CHANGE CHILDREN’S FUTURES
SCAN wouldn’t exist without advocates. In 2023, you helped us send 1 million+ messages to lawmakers, organize events across the nation and host 272 lobby meetings. Together, we celebrated big wins for kids — like electing champions for children and securing millions of dollars in early learning and child nutrition investments.
Join a Community of Changemakers, VOLUNTEER with SCAN
There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or even meet with your member of Congress. Don’t worry — we’ll provide the tools and training you need to be a powerful champion for children.
Upcoming Events
Wed
21
Wed
21
January 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Starting at Zero: Child Care & Early Learning Issue BriefingLeague of NH Craftsmen Headquarters, 49 S Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Fri
23
Fri
23
January 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
South Carolina Film Screening: Starting at ZeroMidlands Technical College – Airport Campus 1260 Lexington Dr West Columbia, SC 29170
Tue
27
Tue
27
January 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST
Kids First Day of Action New MexicoNew Mexico State Capital, 90 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Tue
10
Tue
10
February 10 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am CST
Iowa Child Care Coalition Day on the HillIowa State Capital, Des Moines, IA
Sun
15
Sun
15
February 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CST
Have A Heart Advocating for Early Learning ProgramsMr. Gattis Pizza, 1320 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Sun
22
Sun
22
February 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CST
Have A Heart Advocating for Early Learning ProgramsMr. Gattis Pizza, 2224 W. Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
Tue
24
Tue
24
March 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT
South Carolina Day of ActionTrinity Episcopal Cathedral 1100 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
Student Engagement
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders — but they’re not waiting to drive change for children.
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Shawn Millsaps
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Check out the latest NEWS and stories
Katie Growden, Tennessee State Manager, speaks about Gov. Lee’s decision over summer food assistance for Tennessee’s kids.
Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, speaks about SCAN priorities in Iowa aimed at addressing child hunger and improving child care access for families.
Send a strong message to Iowa state lawmakers urging them to make investments in child nutrition and quality early childhood education so Iowa’s kids can thrive!
Victoria Zegler
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.