Health
Health care is critical for children’s growth and development. The federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid provide quality, affordable care for millions of children who would otherwise be uninsured. Thanks largely to CHIP, the rate of uninsurance among children has dropped to record lows, and First Focus is committed to protecting this success story.
Resources
Letter: In support of the Environmental Justice for All Act (H.R. 5986|S. 4401)
Bruce Lesley | August 25, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to the lead sponsors of the Environmental Justice for All Act (H.R. 5986 | S. …
Congress Must Act Quickly to Pass Additional Relief for Struggling Children and Families
Aubrey Edwards-Luce, Averi Pakulis, Bruce Lesley, Cara Baldari, Carrie Fitzgerald, Christopher Towner, Conor Sasner, Michelle Dallafior, Olivia Gomez | August 10, 2020 |
Given recent spikes in COVID-19 caseloads, an economic crisis that continues to deepen, and an upcoming school year faced with daunting challenges, it is …
Letter: We must ensure that this historic public health pandemic does not threaten our children’s future
Aubrey Edwards-Luce, Averi Pakulis, Bruce Lesley, Cara Baldari, Carrie Fitzgerald, Christopher Towner, Conor Sasner, Michelle Dallafior, Olivia Gomez | August 10, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses with a set of recommendations to address the needs …
Statement: Children gain coverage, access in new legislation
Michele Kayal | June 25, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children is pleased that The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 1425), unveiled today by chairs of the House health …
Letter: A Pledge to work with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to address issues of importance to Hispanic children
Bruce Lesley | May 20, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus alerting them to a few issues of importance for Hispanic …
Letter: In support of the CHIPPER Act (H.R. 6797)
Bruce Lesley | May 20, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to the lead sponsors of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief (CHIPPER) …
Bipartisan CHIPPER Act offers strong solution
Michele Kayal | May 13, 2020 |
As the economic toll of COVID-19 robs American families of their jobs and the health insurance that comes with them, lawmakers must act decisively …
How to protect children’s health in the wake of COVID-19
Bruce Lesley, Carrie Fitzgerald | May 4, 2020 |
Every facet of the lives of children and families are being disrupted during this historic public health and economic crisis. Unfortunately, both their short-term …
Letter: Correct the Inequities in COVID-19 Response
Bruce Lesley | April 20, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses with a set of recommendations to address the needs …
Kids & COVID-19: Resource Hub
First Focus Campaign for Children | April 16, 2020 |
The impact on children from COVID-19 is immense. It is also variable and complicated. Every facet of the lives of children and families are …