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Foundation for Child Development

@fcd-us.bsky.social
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Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to support young children in reaching their full potential.

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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🌟 New SPARK Blog Post by Adriana Cadena, MPA, Executive Director of @pifcoalition.bsky.social 10 years ago, PIF fought back when the first Trump administration tried to deny green cards to immigrants who used basic safety net programs. We won that fight in court in 2021.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The lesson: preparation and community can disrupt fear. Read the full post: www.fcd-us.org/combatting-u...
Picture of a food kitchen line with a quote "Community is built when people see one another's humanity and show up for one another. Thank you for showing up."
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
As Pride Month comes to a close, we celebrate the progress made toward greater visibility, equality, and inclusion while recognizing that these hard-won gains are under renewed attack.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Across these conversations, a consistent theme emerged: anti-immigrant rhetoric, policies, and practices are undermining the safety and stability of young children. We encourage you to read and share this report within your networks: lnkd.in/eys9yfuE
Cover of even the playground isn't safe report.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Ryan has supported FCD as a communications and event consultant since 2023 and brings additional experience from national organizations, independent consulting, and a decade with the National Summer Learning Association.
Headshot of Ryan Berlin
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Congratulations to FCD Board Chair, Velma McBride Murry for being selected to receive the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology, one of the most prestigious honors in the field of psychological science!
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🎙️ Webinar Panelist Spotlight: Sophie Fanelli We’re honored to welcome Sophie Fanelli, President, the Stuart Foundation, as a panelist for our upcoming webinar: Turning Back the Clock on Civil Rights and Student Success: Attacks on Immigrant Families and Education on Tuesday, Jan 20, 1:30 p.m. ET.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Webinar Alert! Turning Back the Clock on Civil Rights and Student Success: Attacks on Immigrant Families and Education Register today: bit.ly/civil-rights...
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Philanthropy is being tested. Civil society organizations, including those advancing children’s rights, science, democracy, climate action, immigration, racial justice, are facing grave threats.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
NEW Blog Post: Now is When Nonprofits Need Philanthropy the Most: Five Ways Funders Can Step Up Philanthropy must match the urgency of the moment and the bravery of nonprofit partners who are on the streets, inside detention centers, and struggling to serve communities.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
See the full job details here: www.fcd-us.org/join-our-lea...
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Upcoming Conversation Series | Save the Date | Tuesday, July 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET Join FCD President, Dr. Vivian Tseng, and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, Chief Knowledge Officer at the Learning Policy Institute, for SRI Education’s LEARN Network summer conversation series.
Flyer for upcoming conversation series with a picture of Vivian Tseng and Linda Darling-Hammond on july 22 at 3:30 et.
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Foundation for Child Development @fcd-us.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Juneteenth calls us to reflect not only on how far we’ve come, but on how far we have yet to go. Today and every day, we recommit to working in partnership with families, communities, and changemakers who are building a world where all children can grow up free.
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