Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series

Fostering connections and insights

The Foundation for Child Development initiated the year-long Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series in September 2023. This series strives to bridge the realms of early childhood research, child development, and child advocacy with the broader spectrum of immigrant, racial, and economic justice movements. Through fostering connections and insights across these domains, we aim to uncover powerful synergies for supporting all young child to reach their full potential.

 

 

 

  • Centering Children Serves the Common Good

    Over this past year, the Foundation for Child Development Board and staff have been exploring what it would mean to be a social justice funder for young children.

    September 26, 2024 • Read More
  • Gifting Our Core Values to Our Children

    Language is a gift.

    August 29, 2024 • Read More
  • Early Childhood Development Is Not Apolitical — So How Does Ideology Affect Young Children?

    The idea that context matters in shaping individuals’ thriving and development is a core tenet across the social sciences.

    July 30, 2024 • Read More
  • Reimagining Philanthropy: In Conversation with Vivian Tseng and Lori Bezahler

    Join Vivian Tseng, president and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development, in a compelling dialogue with Lori Bezahler, former president of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation.

    June 26, 2024 • Read More
  • Cutting Child Poverty in Half and More: Pandemic-Era Lessons From Child and Family Advocates and Organizers Webinar

    As part of the Foundation for Child Development’s Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series, this webinar features panelists discussing the insights of parents, community organizers, and policy advocates.

    June 6, 2024 • Read More
  • How to Do Research That Changes the World

    When the head of the grocery store association declined to support a campaign to raise the minimum wage in California, community organizers threatened to hold a shop-in at his stores.

    May 30, 2024 • Read More
  • To Abolish Poverty, We Need a Fully Funded, 21st-Century Child Care System

    The other day as I was scrolling, I came across an Instagram post of a man attempting to go about his day without using anything that was invented by women.

    April 30, 2024 • Read More
  • Build Power Among Mothers of Color to Get Policies That Work for All Mothers

    Everyone wants infants of color to be healthy and prosper.

    March 28, 2024 • Read More