Track federal investments in our children. Search for funding data on more than 180 federal programs that benefit children by entering criteria in the fields below.
Despite the enormous success of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), nearly two-thirds of uninsured children – 5 million – are eligible for public health coverage but remain unenrolled. As we enter back-to-school season, join First Focus in supporting the Secretary’s “Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge.
Click here to learn how organizations can reach out to their communities to spread the message that low-cost or no-cost coverage is available for low-income families.
On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 First Focus held a Children’s Budget Summit at the National Press Club. The objective the event was to galvanize advocates, policymakers, members of the media, and the public to address the declining share of federal spending on programs that benefit children and families.
Click here to review photos, videos, and to learn more about the information presented at the event.
First Focus is working to change the dialogue around children’s issues by taking a cross-cutting and broad based approach to federal policymaking. In all of our work, we seek to raise awareness regarding public policies impacting children and families and to ensure that related programs have the resources necessary to help children grow up in a healthy and nurturing environment.
Learn more about First Focus’s Agenda
The new health reform law provides an important opportunity to move our nation closer to the day when every child in America has access to the high-quality health care they need to be healthy, strong, and productive adults. First Focus applauds the leadership of President Obama and Congress in this momentous step to protect and improve the health and well-being of America’s children.
Learn more about how children fared in health reform.
First Focus estimates that the current recession is having disastrous effects on our nation’s young people, with one in seven American children living with an unemployed parent, over 2 million kids left homeless, and millions more living in poverty and relying on programs such as food stamps. These young people have a greater chance of experiencing behavioral problems, facing issues related to their physical and mental health, suffering from child abuse, and failing to complete high school or college.
Learn more about the impact of the recession on America’s children.
September 1, 2010
By Shadi Houshyar
A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families shows a drop in the number…
August 31, 2010
By Shadi Houshyar
A recent New York Times article highlights a frightening but sadly, not isolated event - a toxic chemical spill which exposed children and families…
July 26, 2010
By Wendy Cervantes
Earlier this month, several state employees submitted a list to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of 1,300 Hispanic residents of Utah…
Track federal investments in our children. Search for funding data on more than 180 federal programs that benefit children by entering criteria in the fields below.
August 11, 2010
Washington DC- Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law a measure providing $26 billion dollars… Read More
August 5, 2010
July 28, 2010