Jan 08, 2026
Child Abuse & Neglect
The Trump Administration’s freeze on funding for child care and other services punishes America’s children
In its latest attack on children, the Trump Administration has announced that it will withhold at least $7.35 billion...
Dec 01, 2025
Children's Health
Programs to prevent infant mortality face cuts
More than 180 national, state, and local organizations joined the First Focus Campaign for Children and the National Healthy...
Nov 26, 2025
Early Childhood
Episode 12: Kai Kung Creates Pathways that Let Every Child Thrive
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Kai Kung about what it means to help every child find...
Nov 12, 2025
Early Childhood
U.S. infant mortality: More than 180 groups demand restoration of staff, funds
U.S. rate among highest of any wealthy nation More than 180 national, state, and local organizations joined First Focus...
Sep 17, 2025
Early Childhood
Episode 7: Tracy Kaplan Says Kids Deserve News They Can Trust
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Tracy Kaplan about why kids deserve honest, age-appropriate news, and the...
Sep 04, 2025
Early Childhood
The Kid Angle: What Congress Can Learn from the Hat Heist
Congress is back and the Internet has supplied lawmakers with a perfect metaphor for the plight of America’s children....
Sep 03, 2025
Child Rights
Episode 6: Kim Kelly Exposes the Hidden Reality of Child Labor
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Kim Kelly about the ongoing fight against child labor, the vital...
Aug 25, 2025
Early Childhood
Comment on rulemaking process around regulations to implement changes to federal student financial assistance programs
First Focus on Children submitted the following comment today urging the Department of Education to protect early learning professionals from...
Aug 20, 2025
Early Childhood
Episode 5: Mychal Threets Believes Every Child Deserves Access to Books!
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Mychal Threets about why every child deserves access to books, what...
