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A new First Focus analysis authored by Brookings scholar Julia Isaacs reveals the recession’s continuing effects – often unseen through conventional economic metrics – on America's children. The paper offers a national snapshot and state-by-state breakdowns of three key economic indicators of child well-being: the number of children living with an unemployed parent; the number who rely upon the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps); and the number who live in poverty in 2011.
As we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., child poverty has reached record levels. Three generations ago, we decided that no American should end his or her life in poverty, and we built Social Security and Medicaid to reach that goal. The time has come for us to decide that no American should begin his or her life in poverty. Our allies in the United Kingdom have made that national commitment, and they are seeing impressive results. Learn more about how we can free America’s children from the curse of poverty.
On Thursday July 21, 2011, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Melody Barnes, Senator Robert Menendez, Senator Patty Murray, and Representative Danny Davis, among other notable experts, provided remarks at the third national Children’s Budget Summit. The event was organized to galvanize children’s advocates, the media, Members of Congress, and the public to protect the best interests of children as we seek solutions to our nation’s budget challenges.
Click here to view videos, photos, and resources from the event.
In an effort to generate new and innovative ideas to improve child well-being in the United States, First Focus has called upon both seasoned policy thinkers and emerging stars to provide game-changing proposals designed to advance federal children's policy. Learn more about our new publication and download papers from our new book, Big Ideas: Game-Changers for Children.
Together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid plays an essential role in securing the health and well-being of almost 35 million children. Working in tandem, these programs cut the numbers of uninsured children by one-third over the last decade. While the families who rely on Medicaid and CHIP don’t take them for granted, most Americans don’t know that more than a third of all children rely on Medicaid for their vaccinations, well-child check-ups, and to have their cavities filled.
Learn more about First Focus’s efforts to protect and strengthen the Medicaid program.
January 12, 2012
By Lisa Shapiro
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in March 2010, one of the first benefits put into effect was the requirement that insurance companies…
January 3, 2012
By Bruce Lesley
As we enter the new year, we have looked back to review the issues or topics that captured our website vistors’ attention throughout the year…
December 23, 2011
By Jessica Newman
This Christmas a lot of things came to mind when I thought about what I wanted as a Christmas present. I thought long and hard but realized…
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.
January 10, 2012
Washington – The White House announced today that Cecilia Muñoz, formerly Director of Intergovernmental… Read More
December 20, 2011
December 15, 2011
