Impacts of Early Childhood Programs: Nurse Home Visiting
Under the Nurse-Family Partnership program, the most well-developed nurse home visiting program in the United States, nurses conduct a...
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Under the Nurse-Family Partnership program, the most well-developed nurse home visiting program in the United States, nurses conduct a...
This research brief outlines the impacts of three model early childhood programs on children and families. Much of the...
A letter of support spearheaded by First Focus was sent to the U.S. Senate, encouraging the importance of the...
On July 16, 2008, First Focus President Bruce Lesley testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, &...
Kids’ Share 2008 is an annual examination of federal spending trends and federal tax polices that support and impact...
On June 24, 2008, First Focus President Bruce Lesley testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee...
This new brief released by First Focus illustrates the importance of lowering the income floor for the Child Tax...
This new brief released by First Focus highlights a number of critical health concerns and policies impacting children in...
On August 17, 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a directive setting forth stringent criteria...