COMMENTS: Revise Texas parental notification and consent requirements for children’s health and health-related services
First Focus on Children has urged the Texas Education Agency to revise implementation of state Senate Bill 12, which...
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First Focus on Children has urged the Texas Education Agency to revise implementation of state Senate Bill 12, which...
In a letter sent today to all members of Congress, First Focus Campaign for Children urged lawmakers to oppose...
First Focus on Children joined nearly 2,000 organizations in a letter opposing a proposed rule by the Office of...
Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 — Proposed Rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” (91 Fed. Reg. 32,198, May 29, 2026),...
Medicaid is the largest source of health coverage for children in the United States. Cuts to the program would...
Young children are the most undercounted group in the census, costing communities funding for schools, health care, and more....
Nearly half of America's children rely on Medicaid and CHIP for their health coverage. This fact sheet lays out...
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements in history, protecting children from serious and deadly diseases. This...
Outdated asset limits punish families of children with disabilities for saving even small amounts for the future. Learn why...