Our Purrble® plush toy, designed to help kids feel calm and manage their emotions, was selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021.
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 peaceful world.
Listen to recent episodes of the Grow Kinder® podcast to learn how SEL can help address some of society’s greatest challenges and help create a kinder, more compassionate world. Listen Now
Read about how we advocated for social-emotional learning, child protection, and bullying prevention in 2021, and how advocates like you can support children’s well-being in the new year. Read More
This blog explores how new additions to our Second Step family of programs supported the social-emotional well-being of children, educators, and communities this year. Learn More
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