Welcome to Stand for Children
Stand for Children is a citizen voice for children. Our mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive. Learn more about us.
Since 1999, Stand for Children members in Oregon, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Washington have won 99 state and local victories, achieving a number of important education reforms and leveraging more than $2 billion in public funding for programs that are improving the lives of more than 2.5 million children.
Every dollar contributed to Stand for Children has delivered $111 in public funding for schools and other children's programs - a remarkable return on investment.
Campaign Organizers, We Need You!
We need talented organizers who share our commitment to improving public schools and children’s lives. If you want to help every American child get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive, if you’re hungry to learn and improve, if you want to work for an organization that will respect, challenge, and support you, apply today.
Beat the Odds
Join us at Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Portland, Oregon for Stand for Children Leadership Center’s Beat the Odds Scholarship Awards Program and Fundraising Luncheon! We'll celebrate the accomplishments of three college-bound seniors who beat the odds by succeeding in high school despite daunting obstacles. Learn more.
Visit Our State Affiliate Homepages
Visit Stand for Children Leadership Center
Learn about the events, policy research, and leadership development offered by our sister organization at www.standleadershipcenter.org.
Join Stand on JustMeans
Join staff and members on JustMeans, a new social networking site for people and organizations who are working to inspire positive change.