Children's Defense Fund-California

3655 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 270
Los Angeles, CA 90007
http://www.cdfca.org

Contact Information

Name(s):	Danica Tisdale-Fisher, Program/Administrative Associate Deena Lahn
Phone:	(213) 355-8787	Fax: (213) 749-4119
E-mail:

Organization Information

Type of Organization:	Community-based organization
Tax Status:	501(c)(3)
Vision/Mission:	The Children's Defense Fund's Leave No Child Left Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. We provide a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourage preventive investments before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school or suffer family breakdown.
Health Care Focus:	The California office is a partner in the 100% Campaign, with the mission to ensure that all of California's children obtain the comprehensive, affordable health coverage they need to grow up strong and healthy. In pursuit of 100% coverage, the Campaign conducts research, public education, outreach, policy analysis and legislative advocacy to ensure that all of California's children receive health coverage.
Focus Areas:	Research Community education Policy/advocacy
Key Policy Initiatives:	100% Campaign to obtain health insurance for every California child Action Alert Network and Children's Health Insurance Feedback Loop to share information with other community-based organizations on health insurance enrollment
Racial/Ethnic Groups Served:	All
Income Groups Served:	Low income, Middle income
Age Groups Served:	Children
SPAs Served:	All
Communities Served:	State of California
Coalition Participation:	100% Campaign