Every issue is a children’s issue. First Focus on Children fights for the well-being of children in the U.S. and abroad by advocating on a wide range of policy issues including health care, budget and tax issues, poverty, education, nutrition, youth justice, children’s rights, international affairs and other areas.
On March 11th, 2024, President Biden released his $7.3 trillion dollar budget request for FY2025, which has numerous implications…
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following messaging memo to supporters of the Tax Relief for American…
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, author of S. 3798, which would…
Our Children are in Crisis The United States has a severe shortage of pediatric mental health professionals. In fact,…
In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Abby McCloskey, who directed the Convergence Collaborative…
In recent years, technology has advanced at a rapid speed. Our society has seen amazing new developments with technologies…
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) collectively provide comprehensive health care coverage to more than 38 million…
In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Representative Rosa DeLauro, a top champion…
What would you think of lawmakers who sacrifice 16 million American children to boost their political prospects? “If that’s…
Michelle Dallafior, the senior vice president for budget and tax at First Focus Campaign for Children, a bipartisan advocacy…
Averi Pakulis, First Focus on Children vice president for early childhood said “Right now, 15% of eligible families receive…
Are you bored with Congress out for recess? It’s the perfect time to catch up on your episodes of…
Jun 12 2023
1:00 pm EST
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Jun 13 2023
9:00 am EST
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Jun 15 2023
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Whittall Pavilion at the Library of Congress. 101 Independence Ave SE Washington, DC US
Apr 12 2024
1:00 pm EST
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