"Advocating for Paterson’s Children & Schools"
Who We Are
What We Do
The Paterson Children’s Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization working to ensure every child in Paterson has access to high-quality public charter education. We drive impact by advancing legislation, organizing communities, and elevating parent and student voices.
What We Do
- Advocate for local and state policies that promote educational equity
- Support candidates committed to expanding public charter options
- Mobilize families, educators, and community leaders to create lasting change
How Can You Contribute?
Paterson’s children are counting on their community—on people like you! Whether you want to invest in educational excellence, fuel advocacy for change, or help build brighter futures, your support matters.
Every gift and every action brings us closer to a city where all children have access to the education they deserve.
Paterson Children's Action Fund Trustees
The Paterson Children’s Action Fund (PCAF) leads the way in advocacy, championing policies and candidates who support expanding public charter school options and educational equity for Paterson’s children.
Alex Parchment
President
Colleen Eskow
VP
