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.
Letter: On the “Best Interests of the Child” Standard and Policy Packages
| July 29, 2019 |
On June 18, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to House Democratic Leadership regarding the “best interests of the child” standard …
Letter: Our Support for the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act (S.2113)
| July 29, 2019 |
On July 24, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to the Senate Democratic Leadership in support of the Stop Cruelty to …
Statement: Congress Must Pass Budget Deal And Ensure Timely Resources for Children
Michele Kayal | July 24, 2019 |
First Focus Campaign for Children applauds budget progressUrges lawmakers to ensure timely resources for children The budget caps and debt limit deal reached by …
Proposed Changes to SNAP will Overwhelmingly Harm Children
Michele Kayal | July 23, 2019 |
Today, the Trump Administration has proposed yet another rule that will make it harder for families with children to put food on the table. …
Letter: Our Support for the School Food Modernization Act of 2019 (S.1949/H.R. 3444)
| July 18, 2019 |
On June 9, 2019, First Focus Campaign for Children wrote a letter to Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) in support …
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 …