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2018 Congressional Scorecard
| May 8, 2019 |
THE FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD Our nation’s children face an array of problems, including poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, hunger, education inequity, …
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.
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 …
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 …
The AHCA Will Harm Children
Bruce Lesley | March 21, 2017 |
On March 21, 2017, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Congress to provide comments on the American Health Care Act. The …
Sign On to Tell Congress to Extend CHIP Now
First Focus Campaign for Children | December 13, 2017 |
CHIP funding expired almost three months ago on September 30, 2017 and families across the country are receiving disenrollment notices. No family should feel …
2018 Congressional Scorecard
| May 8, 2019 |
THE FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD Our nation’s children face an array of problems, including poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, hunger, education inequity, …
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.
Letter: In Support of the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
| June 17, 2019 |
Excerpt This bill would provide these grandparent caregivers the support and services they need in order to effectively raise their grandchildren. We recognize the …
Statement: In support of The Protecting Immigrant Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act of 2019
Michele Kayal | June 13, 2019 |
The First Focus Campaign for Children applauds the introduction of S. 1733, The Protecting Immigrant Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act of 2019 by …
Letter: Our Opposition to the Secure and Protect Act of 2019
| June 12, 2019 |
Excerpt from the Letter: On behalf of First Focus Campaign for Children, a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization dedicated to making children a priority in …
Implementing A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty
| June 11, 2019 |
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) recently released a landmark study, A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty, which confirms that child poverty is …
Letter: Our Support for the Keeping Our Promises to America’s Children and Teachers Act
| June 4, 2019 |
Excerpt: Dear Senator Van Hollen and Representative Lee, I am writing on behalf of First Focus Campaign for Children, a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization …
Letter: Our Support for the End Diaper Need Act of 2019
| June 4, 2019 |
Excerpt: Dear Senator Duckworth and Senator Casey: On behalf of national, state, and local organizations, we are writing to thank you for your leadership …
Letter: Our Support for the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
| June 4, 2019 |
Excerpt: On behalf of First Focus Campaign for Children, a bipartisan children’s advocacy group working to ensure children and families are a priority in …
Statement for the Record: The Dream and Promise Act of 2019
| May 22, 2019 |
Excerpt: On behalf of the First Focus Campaign for Children, a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families a priority in …
Letter: Our Support for the Housing for Homeless Students Act
| May 9, 2019 |
Excerpt: According to the National Center for Homeless Education, there were over 1.3 million homeless children and youth enrolled in public school during the …
2018 Congressional Scorecard
| May 8, 2019 |
THE FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD Our nation’s children face an array of problems, including poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, hunger, education inequity, …
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.
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 …