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.
The Children’s Budget provides a comprehensive analysis of the share of spending allocated to kids over more than 250…
Analysis of 2023 U.S. Census data reveals a 10% increase in child poverty, with nearly 14% of children living…
Children make up approximately one-quarter of the U.S. population and all our nation’s future. Ample evidence confirms that investing…
Children and youth represent our future, yet they remain among the most vulnerable and underrepresented groups in our society….
Explore the impact of increasing book bans and censorship on students, and why inclusive education that celebrates all identities…
In this episode, hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech Looby chat with Miriam Calderón, Chief Policy Officer of Zero to…
Analysis of Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz policy positions on key children’s issues including federal budget, Child Tax Credit, child health,…
School board elections have proven once again that voters reject extremist education policies touted by groups like Moms for…
Lily Klam at First Focus on Children, writes: “If Project 2025 is enacted, taxpayer dollars will be used to…
The researchers, brought together to discuss their expertise by the bipartisan group First Focus on Children, recommend that schools…
Child-focused lawmakers join forces to demand action Child-focused lawmakers introduced a bill today to create an independent commission that would…
Sep 23 2024
12:30 pm ET
Russell Senate Office Building (Room SR-385)
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10:00 am ET
Dirksen 608
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2:00 pm ET
Rayburn Office Building (Room 2044)
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10:00 am ET
Rayburn 2075
