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The Harmful Consequences of Work Requirements and Other Obstacles on Children and Families
| May 14, 2018 |
MAY 14, 2018—Each year, effective federal programs give parents the power to provide their children with affordable healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, and early …
Children’s Budget 2017
First Focus | November 17, 2017 |
Children are receiving less than 8 percent of the federal budget—and this share fell 5.5 percent between 2014 and 2017, according to Children’s Budget 2017, …
Family Tax Policy: A Path Forward to Lifting Children out of Poverty
John Monsif (Former Staff) | March 14, 2017 |
On March 14, 2017 the U.S. Child Poverty Action Group released Family Tax Policy: A Path Forward to Lifting Children out of Poverty. The …
Resource Guide: Building a Bright Future for All
Department of | February 2, 2017 |
This resource was originally posted by the U.S. Department of Education. In a continuing effort to inform the community of stakeholders …
Kids’ Share 2016: Report on Federal Expenditures on Children Through 2015 and Future Projections
Annie E. Casey Foundation, C. Eugene Stuerle, Julia Isaacs | September 20, 2016 |
Kids’ Share 2016 is our tenth annual analysis of federal spending and tax investments in children and families. The report finds the children’s share of the …
Children’s Budget 2016
First Focus | July 7, 2016 |
Federal spending dedicated to children represents just 7.83 percent of the federal budget in fiscal year 2016 and total spending on children’s programs has …
The Racial Generation Gap and the Future for Our Children
Bruce Lesley | January 12, 2016 |
Children are not faring well in America. Over the course of the current campaign cycle, eight million children will be born in this country. …
The New Joe Camel in Your Pantry: Marketing liquid nicotine to children with candy and cereal brands
Madeline Daniels (Former Staff) | October 6, 2015 |
Advocates and lawmakers have been warning about the risks of liquid nicotine to children in increasingly popular e-cigarettes, and worst fears were confirmed when …
Kids’ Share 2015: Report on Federal Expenditures on Children in 2014 and Future Projections
C. Eugene Stuerle, Ellen Steele, Heather Hahn, Julia Isaacs, Sara Edelstein | September 29, 2015 |
Kids’ Share 2015 is our ninth annual analysis of federal spending and tax investments in children and families. The report finds the children’s share …
Children’s Budget 2015
First Focus | June 24, 2015 |
The federal government makes more than 200 distinct investments in children. These include traditional children’s initiatives like education and child abuse and neglect prevention. They …