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Fact Sheet: Family First Prevention Services Act
Kristen Torres, Rricha Mathur (Former Staff) | March 9, 2018 |
The Family First Prevention Services Act was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act on February 9, 2018. This act reforms …
Children’s Bill of Rights
Rricha Mathur (Former Staff) | October 6, 2015 |
Currently, the United States does not have a comprehensive framework that governs the rights of the child. As a result, the essential needs of …
Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015
Cara Baldari | October 30, 2015 |
Child poverty in the United States remains high, with 15.5 million (21.1 percent of children) living below the poverty line in 2014. Though the …
750+ Leaders’ Letter to Congress: Extend funding for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
| December 4, 2014 |
Over 750 leading national, state, tribal, and local organizations and elected officials wrote to Congress to urge a funding extension of the bipartisan Maternal, …
Fact Sheet: The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2017
Cara Baldari | March 14, 2017 |
Homelessness jeopardizes the health and well-being of record numbers of children and youth, putting future generations at risk of adult homelessness. Communities need to …
Homeless Children and Youth Act Reintroduced
Elliott Gluck (Former Staff) | January 29, 2015 |
1.3 million. That’s the number of homeless children and youth identified by public schools across the country last year. These students face challenges unimaginable …
15 Ways the Tax Bill Harms Children and Families
Bruce Lesley, Rachel Merker | November 7, 2017 |
Recently, the House of Representatives passed its tax bill to dramatically overhaul the existing tax code with a 227 to 205 vote. The bill’s …
New HUD Homeless Data Grossly Undercounts Children and Youth
Michele Kayal | January 8, 2020 |
Decline in rate misleading and Fast Facts about children, youth and homelessness Government data released yesterday grossly undercount homeless children, youth and families, and …
The Proactive Kids Agenda for the 116th Congress
| December 13, 2018 |
Any policies that affect children should base their foundations on the best interests of the child.
Bill Offers Proven Plan on Child Poverty
Ed Walz (Former Staff) | May 19, 2015 |
Washington – The bipartisan children’s advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children today endorsed legislation to set a national target date for the …
Letter of Support: Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act
| September 21, 2022 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to the House Ways & Means leadership in support of the Jackie Walorski Maternal and …
Statement: Fear no longer an obstacle to benefits for children of immigrants
Michele Kayal | September 9, 2022 |
In response to the Biden Administration’s release of a final rule on public charge, First Focus Campaign for Children President Bruce Lesley made the following statement: “We …
Statement: Inflation Reduction Act’s climate investments will protect children but Congress must work harder to restore children to the agenda
Michele Kayal | August 16, 2022 |
On today’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, First Focus Campaign for Children President Bruce Lesley made the following statement: “We applaud the House …
On its 25th Anniversary, we must make CHIP permanent
Michele Kayal | August 5, 2022 |
Congress must add CHIP permanency to the Inflation Reduction Act On the 25-year anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), First Focus Campaign For …
Letter of Support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act
| August 5, 2022 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senator Raphael Warnock — author of the Affordable Insulin Now Act (S. 3700) — …
Letter of Support for the INSULIN Act
| August 5, 2022 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Susan Collins — authors of the Improving Needed Safeguards for …
Statement: Reconciliation must make room for children
Michele Kayal | July 29, 2022 |
In response to the reconciliation agreement unveiled by Sens. Schumer and Manchin — the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) —First Focus Campaign For Children President …
Free school meals, national Summer EBT included in anti-hunger bill
Michele Kayal | July 27, 2022 |
First Focus Campaign for Children applauds the introduction of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 8450), aimed at reducing child hunger and improving the health …
Letter: Family Security Act 2.0 should not be the starting framework
| July 20, 2022 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senators Mitt Romney, Richard Burr, and Steve Daines — authors of the Family Security …
Fact Sheet: CHIP must be permanently funded
| July 15, 2022 |
For almost 25 years, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has been an essential source of children’s coverage, ensuring access to high-quality, affordable, pediatric-appropriate …
Champions for Children 2014
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | September 30, 2014 |
The First Focus Campaign for Children places a priority on supporting legislators who stand by our nation’s children. This ad recognizing our 2014 Champions …