Our Programs

Children Thrive with Safety and Support

Committee for Children develops programs rooted in building essential human skills—such as empathy, resilience, and responsible decision-making—that help create supportive and successful learning environments. Our Second Step® family of programs equips parents, educators, and communities with the tools to nurture children’s growth and safety. Together, our programs help us achieve our mission to foster children’s safety and well-being.

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Making It Easy to Make a Difference

With Second Step programs, educators give Early Learning–Grade 12 students the tools they need to excel in the classroom and beyond. The Second Step family of programs offers human skills, bullying prevention, and child protection curricula. Together these resources help improve behavior, build a positive school environment, and address safety—all while creating lasting benefits for children, educators, families, caregivers, and communities.