1. Immigration Reform: What Does it Mean for Children?

    Immigration Reform: What Does it Mean for Children?


    As Congress debates immigration reform, First Focus is educating policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders about the unique needs of children. Learn how the Senate immigration bill would affect kids.

  2. The 2014 Budget Debate

    Which Budget Plan Delivers for Kids?


    The White House recently released President Obama's 2014 federal budget proposal. This analysis compares the President's proposal to competing plans passed by each chamber of Congress. These debates will have lifelong consequences for children. Read our analysis to learn which plans deliver from a children's perspective.

  3. Unemployment from a Child's Perspective

    Unemployment from a Child's Perspective


    A new Urban Institute report for First Focus shows that children continue to feel the recession's impact. Unemployment from a Child's Perspective provides a detailed analysis of the number of children living with at least one unemployed or underemployed parent and examines the extent to which federal initiatives are reaching children affected by the employment downturn.

  4. Bipartisan on Child Poverty

    Bipartisan on Child Poverty


    Our letter to the editor of the New York Times urges a bipartisan partnership to end child poverty. Learn more about how the United Kingdom made progress, and how the U.S. can too.

  5. Meet our State Partners

    Engaging State Advocates


    Advocates all over the country are making children a priority for state governments. We're proud to partner with some of the most effective advocates in America. Learn more about our state partners.

  • Principles for Children in Immigration Reform
  • The 2014 Budget Debate
  • Unemployment from a Child's Perspective
  • Bipartisan on Child Poverty
  • Meet our State Partners
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CHIP Works for America's Children

Thursday, May 30, 2013

This is the latest First Focus fact sheet on CHIP, a health coverage program for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to purchase coverage on their own. Read More

House 302(b) Appropriations Caps Put Kids’ Initiatives at Risk

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

In May 2013, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee reallocated "discretionary" funds for federal fiscal year 2014. Read More

Housing for Children in the President's FY2014 Budget

Monday, April 29, 2013

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Child Nutrition in the President’s FY 2014 Budget

Friday, April 26, 2013

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Children's Health in the President's 2014 Budget

Friday, April 19, 2013

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