Founded in 1979, Committee for Children is a global nonprofit whose work is at the forefront of an irrepressible movement. A leader in the field, we champion the safety and well-being of kids through social-emotional learning (SEL) to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.
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February is Black History Month! In this podcast episode that teaches self-awareness and social-awareness skills, Alakazambra learns to stand against hair discrimination and appreciate the parts of herself that make her unique.
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. In this blog post, learn ways you can help cultivate kindness in your classroom, school, family, and community.
More than 24 million children benefit from Second Step social-emotional learning programs each year. Explore these success stories to learn why school communities across the US love our curricula.
Follow our advocacy work, learn about policies in your state, and see how you can help.