Americanism - Children & Youth Publications and Resources
This series of publications provides several materials concerning family, temporary financial assistance, the child welfare foundation, the Children's Miracle Network, among others.
Child Health
Our new alliance with the Children's Miracle Network (CMN) under-scores The American Legion's mission and reputation as a care-taker of America's future, - its children. C.M.N. affiliated hospitals provide quality health care to all children, regardless of condition or ability to pay.
Teenage Suicide Prevention
Teen suicides have shocked communities throughout the country. The American Legion actively supports programs of prevention and awareness and has published the brochure "Warning Signs: Suicide Prevention."
Drug Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse are robbing this nation of our youth. Legion Posts have expressed their concern over this devastating problem through sponsorship of speakers and support of other anti-drug organizations.
Temporary Financial Assistance
This Legion program started in 1925 and provides cash assistance for needy children of eligible veterans.  American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Though created by The American Legion in 1954, the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. is a separate 501 (c) 3 corporation.
Their foremost philanthropic priority is to provide other nonprofit organizations with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across this nation. You can access the newly redesigned CWF site at www.legion.org/cwf
Click here if you are interested in donating to the CWF.
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