Partnership for America's Children
@4americaschildren.bsky.social
We advance public policies that enhance the health, education, financial security, and well-being of our nation’s children and their families.
https://foramericaschildren.org/
https://foramericaschildren.org/
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #PartnershipRetreat2025! Our network members, panelists, speakers, and staff made the event memorable and meaningful.
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #PartnershipRetreat2025! Our network members, panelists, speakers, and staff made the event memorable and meaningful.
Our members at #PartnershipRetreat2025 enjoyed a stirring performance of spoken word from poet Maya Write. Her perspective, experiences, and passion grounded us in the reality of the children and families that Partnership members serve. Learn more about Maya and her work: instagram.com/maya_write
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our members at #PartnershipRetreat2025 enjoyed a stirring performance of spoken word from poet Maya Write. Her perspective, experiences, and passion grounded us in the reality of the children and families that Partnership members serve. Learn more about Maya and her work: instagram.com/maya_write
Engage with Black intellectual history and explore a liberatory reading list in our latest blog, written by Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social:
Liberatory approaches to human development & advocacy - Partnership for America's Children
Photo by Zoe Graham on Unsplash In October 2025, the Partnership for America’s Children welcomed Dayvon Love, co-founder and Director of Public Policy of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, to our…
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December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Engage with Black intellectual history and explore a liberatory reading list in our latest blog, written by Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social:
"Don’t be taken in by the fiction that because it’s not a mainstream white institution, it’s not legitimate."
Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social provides a starting point to anchor strategy in history, traditions & educational approaches of Black elders & scholars.
Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social provides a starting point to anchor strategy in history, traditions & educational approaches of Black elders & scholars.
Liberatory approaches to human development & advocacy - Partnership for America's Children
Photo by Zoe Graham on Unsplash In October 2025, the Partnership for America’s Children welcomed Dayvon Love, co-founder and Director of Public Policy of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, to our…
foramericaschildren.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"Don’t be taken in by the fiction that because it’s not a mainstream white institution, it’s not legitimate."
Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social provides a starting point to anchor strategy in history, traditions & educational approaches of Black elders & scholars.
Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social provides a starting point to anchor strategy in history, traditions & educational approaches of Black elders & scholars.
“There is a massive re-education needed across fields that interact with young people, whether it's social work, public education, or public health.” @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social's Dayvon Love has a liberatory approach to working w/ & advocating for Black youth: foramericaschildren.org/liberatory-a...
Liberatory approaches to human development & advocacy - Partnership for America's Children
Photo by Zoe Graham on Unsplash In October 2025, the Partnership for America’s Children welcomed Dayvon Love, co-founder and Director of Public Policy of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, to our annual...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“There is a massive re-education needed across fields that interact with young people, whether it's social work, public education, or public health.” @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social's Dayvon Love has a liberatory approach to working w/ & advocating for Black youth: foramericaschildren.org/liberatory-a...
After leading a fun exercise, Obenewa Amponsah (alayned.com) presented the upcoming Partnership Pipeline Program to #PartnershipRetreat2025. We are designing the program to strengthen the bench of diverse, values-driven leaders who will lead transformational change for children & families.
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
After leading a fun exercise, Obenewa Amponsah (alayned.com) presented the upcoming Partnership Pipeline Program to #PartnershipRetreat2025. We are designing the program to strengthen the bench of diverse, values-driven leaders who will lead transformational change for children & families.
On the final day of #PartnershipRetreat2025, we learned from Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social. He gave an engaging presentation on the history of Black activism in Baltimore and the need for a liberatory approach to current and future advocacy.
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On the final day of #PartnershipRetreat2025, we learned from Dayvon Love of @lbsbaltimore.bsky.social. He gave an engaging presentation on the history of Black activism in Baltimore and the need for a liberatory approach to current and future advocacy.
Robert Fellmeth (aka Bob) founded the Children's Advocacy Institute in 1989. In 2014, he was pivotal in the establishment of Partnership for America's Children. Over the past forty years, Bob has taught around 1,300 law students – many of whom have gone on to become leading child advocates.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Robert Fellmeth (aka Bob) founded the Children's Advocacy Institute in 1989. In 2014, he was pivotal in the establishment of Partnership for America's Children. Over the past forty years, Bob has taught around 1,300 law students – many of whom have gone on to become leading child advocates.
At #PartnershipRetreat2025, longtime colleague Kate Breslin honored Allison Lake with the presentation of the 2025 Florette Angel Memorial Child Advocacy Award. Allison’s legacy includes passage of New York’s Raise the Age law, ensuring youth under 18 aren't prosecuted as adults.
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
At #PartnershipRetreat2025, longtime colleague Kate Breslin honored Allison Lake with the presentation of the 2025 Florette Angel Memorial Child Advocacy Award. Allison’s legacy includes passage of New York’s Raise the Age law, ensuring youth under 18 aren't prosecuted as adults.
Day one of #PartnershipRetreat2025 ended with good energy and even better ideas as members dove into human-centered and restorative leadership practices! Teams explored how to foster a culture of wellness within their organizations and came away feeling inspired to make real change.
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Day one of #PartnershipRetreat2025 ended with good energy and even better ideas as members dove into human-centered and restorative leadership practices! Teams explored how to foster a culture of wellness within their organizations and came away feeling inspired to make real change.
Hosting #PartnershipRetreat2025 at the Annie E. Casey Foundation office in Baltimore came with a special bonus: hearing from Karina Jiménez Lewis, Associate Director of Policy Reform and Advocacy!
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Hosting #PartnershipRetreat2025 at the Annie E. Casey Foundation office in Baltimore came with a special bonus: hearing from Karina Jiménez Lewis, Associate Director of Policy Reform and Advocacy!
#PartnershipRetreat2025 was amazing for so many reasons, but one highlight was the launch of our new Strategic Leadership Partnerships Program! 🎉 Attendees were paired with thought partners for confidential peer reflection, collaborative strategizing, and intentional support.
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#PartnershipRetreat2025 was amazing for so many reasons, but one highlight was the launch of our new Strategic Leadership Partnerships Program! 🎉 Attendees were paired with thought partners for confidential peer reflection, collaborative strategizing, and intentional support.
“The relationship is what’s going to sustain and what is going to get you to the compromise because that’s what advocacy is.” -Allison Lake
2025 Florette Angel Award Honorees Allison Lake & Bob Fellmeth share their expertise & insights in our latest blog: foramericaschildren.org/advocacy-les...
2025 Florette Angel Award Honorees Allison Lake & Bob Fellmeth share their expertise & insights in our latest blog: foramericaschildren.org/advocacy-les...
Advocacy lessons from the 2025 Florette Angel Award Winners: Allison Lake and Bob Fellmeth - Partnership for America's Children
“Blessed is she who stands staunchly for what she believes. For she will have peace of mind.” – Ina Potter, from the poem “Beatitudes of a Leader” Allison Lake and Bob Fellmeth have both had…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“The relationship is what’s going to sustain and what is going to get you to the compromise because that’s what advocacy is.” -Allison Lake
2025 Florette Angel Award Honorees Allison Lake & Bob Fellmeth share their expertise & insights in our latest blog: foramericaschildren.org/advocacy-les...
2025 Florette Angel Award Honorees Allison Lake & Bob Fellmeth share their expertise & insights in our latest blog: foramericaschildren.org/advocacy-les...
“That should be for the focus of everything you want to do. What am I going to leave behind?” - Bob Fellmeth
2025 Florette Angel Award winners Allison Lake (formerly of @wca4kids.bsky.social) and Bob Fellmeth share advice for child advocates.
2025 Florette Angel Award winners Allison Lake (formerly of @wca4kids.bsky.social) and Bob Fellmeth share advice for child advocates.
Advocacy lessons from the 2025 Florette Angel Award Winners: Allison Lake and Bob Fellmeth - Partnership for America's Children
“Blessed is she who stands staunchly for what she believes. For she will have peace of mind.” – Ina Potter, from the poem “Beatitudes of a Leader” Allison Lake and Bob Fellmeth have both had…
foramericaschildren.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“That should be for the focus of everything you want to do. What am I going to leave behind?” - Bob Fellmeth
2025 Florette Angel Award winners Allison Lake (formerly of @wca4kids.bsky.social) and Bob Fellmeth share advice for child advocates.
2025 Florette Angel Award winners Allison Lake (formerly of @wca4kids.bsky.social) and Bob Fellmeth share advice for child advocates.
The keynote address of #PartnershipRetreat2025 was presented by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson (@revdrstarsky.bsky.social), President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund. He inspired us by speaking on vision and leadership in this pivotal moment.
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The keynote address of #PartnershipRetreat2025 was presented by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson (@revdrstarsky.bsky.social), President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund. He inspired us by speaking on vision and leadership in this pivotal moment.
Count All Kids recently published a report on the relationship between 30 variables and state net coverage rates for young children in the 2020 Census in order to identify which young children are most likely to be missed in the 2030 Census. Read it here:
Socio-Demographic Correlates of State-Level Coverage Rates for Young Children in the 2020 Census - Count All Kids
Several past studies have examined various socio-demographic data elements and their correlations with geographic variations in young child census coverage rates. This study extends that stream of…
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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Count All Kids recently published a report on the relationship between 30 variables and state net coverage rates for young children in the 2020 Census in order to identify which young children are most likely to be missed in the 2030 Census. Read it here:
Our panel on navigating the federal landscape brought together thought leaders to discuss how to shape policies that center children and families. Panelists explored the challenges and possibilities of building systems grounded in equity, opportunity, and collaboration. #PartnershipRetreat2025
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our panel on navigating the federal landscape brought together thought leaders to discuss how to shape policies that center children and families. Panelists explored the challenges and possibilities of building systems grounded in equity, opportunity, and collaboration. #PartnershipRetreat2025
Our most recent blog is an interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda. He discusses courage, faith, and rest in leadership. foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
The courage to hope - Partnership for America's Children
PAC: In a recent blog, “Hope Versus Fear in these Perilous Times,” you affirm that despite all the instability and uncertainty that surround us right now, the Children’s Agenda is choosing hope. Your…
foramericaschildren.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our most recent blog is an interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda. He discusses courage, faith, and rest in leadership. foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
Members shared their experiences in a Wisdom Circle at #PartnershipRetreat2025. With guidance from our very own Jasmine Jones, we reflected on the demands and opportunities of leading in this moment with depth, vulnerability, and vision.
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Members shared their experiences in a Wisdom Circle at #PartnershipRetreat2025. With guidance from our very own Jasmine Jones, we reflected on the demands and opportunities of leading in this moment with depth, vulnerability, and vision.
This year’s #PartnershipRetreat2025 theme, “Transformational Leadership for a New Frontier in Child Advocacy: Prioritizing Wellness, Wisdom, and Strategy,” called us to model the very balance our work demands.
October 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This year’s #PartnershipRetreat2025 theme, “Transformational Leadership for a New Frontier in Child Advocacy: Prioritizing Wellness, Wisdom, and Strategy,” called us to model the very balance our work demands.
Over the next few weeks, we'll bring you a bit more detail about #PartnershipRetreat2025 a.k.a. our 2025 Annual Leaders' Retreat.
For example: in the evening before the main day of the retreat, we held an opening reception so our members could connect in a more casual setting.
For example: in the evening before the main day of the retreat, we held an opening reception so our members could connect in a more casual setting.
October 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Over the next few weeks, we'll bring you a bit more detail about #PartnershipRetreat2025 a.k.a. our 2025 Annual Leaders' Retreat.
For example: in the evening before the main day of the retreat, we held an opening reception so our members could connect in a more casual setting.
For example: in the evening before the main day of the retreat, we held an opening reception so our members could connect in a more casual setting.
“Courage is a muscle. And I think the more that we flex it, the more we develop it.” -Larry Marx
Tune into this uplifting interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda, in our most recent blog.
foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
Tune into this uplifting interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda, in our most recent blog.
foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
The courage to hope - Partnership for America's Children
PAC: In a recent blog, “Hope Versus Fear in these Perilous Times,” you affirm that despite all the instability and uncertainty that surround us right now, the Children’s Agenda is choosing hope. Your…
foramericaschildren.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Courage is a muscle. And I think the more that we flex it, the more we develop it.” -Larry Marx
Tune into this uplifting interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda, in our most recent blog.
foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
Tune into this uplifting interview with Larry Marx, CEO of the Children’s Agenda, in our most recent blog.
foramericaschildren.org/the-courage-...
What an incredible time we had at last week’s Annual Leaders’ Retreat! While we catch our breath and pull together photos and reflections, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your favorite moments or photos from #PartnershipRetreat2025 in the comments or your own posts!
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
What an incredible time we had at last week’s Annual Leaders’ Retreat! While we catch our breath and pull together photos and reflections, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your favorite moments or photos from #PartnershipRetreat2025 in the comments or your own posts!
We had a great time yesterday at the kickoff reception for #PartnershipRetreat2025! It was wonderful to connect with so many leaders from our membership, and we're looking forward a full day of enlightening programming.
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We had a great time yesterday at the kickoff reception for #PartnershipRetreat2025! It was wonderful to connect with so many leaders from our membership, and we're looking forward a full day of enlightening programming.
Despite promised benefits, AI is creating new barriers for the communities we love and reinforcing entrenched power dynamics that unfairly hold people back. Learn about how TechTonic Justice is partnering with advocates to fight against AI’s harms in our blog:
The Real-Life Impacts of Artificial Intelligence for Families Earning Lower Incomes - Partnership for America's Children
Photo by Dennis Maliepaard on Unsplash Many network members are already exploring how AI shows up in our advocacy work and intersects with the issues we track, such as school safety, education, and…
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September 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Despite promised benefits, AI is creating new barriers for the communities we love and reinforcing entrenched power dynamics that unfairly hold people back. Learn about how TechTonic Justice is partnering with advocates to fight against AI’s harms in our blog: