House Majority Whip Doreen Gallegos, Chair Javier Martínez and Chair Antonio “Moe” Maestas Receive 2021 State Champion for Children Award

House Majority Whip Doreen Gallegos (D-52), Chair Javier Martínez (D-11) and Chair Antonio “Moe” Maestas (D-16) received Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) 2021 State Champion for Children Awards on April 13.

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Applauds Passage of the Fair Start for Kids Act in Washington State

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) applauds the Washington State Legislature for passing the historic Fair Start for Kids Act with a bipartisan vote last night. This robust early care and education legislation will now make high-quality child care, preschool, and infant and toddler programs more accessible and affordable for thousands of Washington families. It will also provide much-needed assistance for early learning professionals. 

Save the Children and Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Statement on American Jobs Plan Proposal to Provide Broadband Coverage to Rural America

Following the announcement that the American Jobs Plan would provide 100 percent broadband coverage to rural America, Betsy Zorio, Save the Children Vice President of U.S. Programs, issued the following statement on behalf of Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN)

Letter: Child care, economic crises are linked

New Hampshire is in a child care crisis.

Interview with Lacey Daniell-Miller of Save the Children Action Network

Lacey Daniell-Miller, New Mexico State Director of the Save the Children Action Network New Mexico, on the Land Grant Permanent Fund and Helping to Getting HJR1 Passed through the State Senate.

Reform leaders: Time for Louisiana Legislature to step out for long-term solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many difficulties to Louisiana — sickness and death obviously, but also traumatic economic, social and psychological injuries. Rarely have we faced these difficulties all at one time. It is vital that Louisiana respond with innovation …

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Poll Shows Majority of Voters Support Federal Assistance for Child Care Providers

A new national poll by Save the Children Action Network found 87% of voters support providing enough federal assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak to make sure child care providers can pay their bills.

ERIN LIVE ON THE AIR WITH GUEST Deborah Merrill DePaoli

Deborah Merrill DePaoli is the South Carolina State Manager for Save the Children Action Network (SCAN). This winter, she spoke with Erin Live on the Air about SCAN's work to help children in the U.S. and around the world survive and thrive.

We care for child care

Many families in the U.S. live in child care deserts -- areas where it is nearly impossible to access quality care for their children. We must urge Congress to fix this and #Care4ChildCare.

Investing in Maternal and Child Health: Development Impact Bonds Potential and Early Learning

Child mortality rates have fallen by more than half, from 12.7 million under-5 deaths in 1990, to 5.6 million in 2016. U.S. leadership and foreign assistance played instrumental roles in this achievement, saving the lives of millions of children around the world.

2018 Campaign Prospectus

SCAN crafted this prospectus to help 2018 midterm election candidates of both parties amplify an agenda for early childhood, to help kids survive and thrive.

2016 Annual Report

This report higlights Save the Children Action Network's efforts as the political voice for kids in 2016.