Implementing A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty
| June 11, 2019 |
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) recently released a landmark study, A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty, which confirms that child poverty is …
2018 Congressional Scorecard
| May 8, 2019 |
THE FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD Our nation’s children face an array of problems, including poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, hunger, education inequity, …
The Proactive Kids Agenda for the 116th Congress
| December 13, 2018 |
Any policies that affect children should base their foundations on the best interests of the child.
Our Topline Priorities on Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Rachel Merker | July 10, 2019 |
Federal child nutrition programs are critically important supports that provide poor and low-income children with nutritious food so that they can learn, grow, and …
Letter: In Support of the Stop Summer Hunger Act of 2019
| June 25, 2019 |
On June 25th, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Susan Davis (D-CA) in support …
Letter: In Support of the Summer Meals Act of 2019
| June 24, 2019 |
On June 24th, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter of support to Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and …
Letter: In Support of the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Patrol Custody Act
| June 24, 2019 |
First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter in support of H.R. 3239, the “Save Kids Act,” by Representative Raul Ruiz. Excerpt: On behalf …
Letter: On Reducing Child Poverty – Tax Policy
| June 21, 2019 |
On June 18th, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to the Leadership of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House …
Letter: In Support of the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019
| June 20, 2019 |
On June 20th, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in support of …
Press Release: First Focus Campaign for Children applauds passage of H.R. 3300 as a positive first step toward cutting child poverty in half
Michele Kayal | June 20, 2019 |
A second bill, on child care, also provides vital supports for families WASHINGTON—The Economic Mobility Act of 2019 (H.R. 3300), passed yesterday by the …
Letter: In Support of the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
| June 17, 2019 |
On June 10th, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in support of …