Jul 09, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
Administration’s approach to gender-based violence needs to consider children
President Biden recently announced the United States’ commitments to the Generation Equality Forum, a global initiative to achieve equality...
Jun 03, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
Statement: “Best interests of children” must govern policy
In response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to revoke the licenses of facilities serving unaccompanied minors, First Focus...
Mar 10, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
COVID relief passes with aid for millions of children
Biggest policy gain for children in decades The American Rescue Plan passed just moments ago by the House of...
Feb 04, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
More than ever, we need Champions for Children — these are policymakers meeting the moment
Our nation’s children face multiple challenges to their well-being stemming from years of a declining share of federal investments...
Jan 04, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
The Promises We Must Make to Our Children: Recommendations to the Biden-Harris Transition Team
The kids are not alright. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession, we were failing our kids on...
Nov 19, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Key Stats on the Effect of COVID-19 on Kids
The COVID-19 pandemic is doing more than exposing the racial, ethnic, and economic disparities existing in our society; it...
Oct 21, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
New Research Supports Investing in the Needs of Young People in Foster Care During the Pandemic
Adulting is hard, but for the 20,000 youth who “age out” of foster care each year, suddenly required to...
Oct 12, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Key Stats on the Effect of COVID-19 on Kids
Updated on October 12, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is doing more than exposing the racial, ethnic, and economic disparities...
Sep 29, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Children’s Budget 2020
About Children’s Budget 2020: First Focus on Children is proud to introduce the 14th annual release of its signature...
