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  • Speaking of Kids

    Speaking of Kids is a podcast series from First Focus on Children that uncovers why children are an afterthought in politics. In this episode, we chat with Phyllis Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and Co-President of the R Baby Foundation.

  • Children's Week 2024

    Each June, First Focus on Children hosts Children’s Week with a schedule of events aimed at urging Congress to better protect the health, safety, and well-being of America’s children. This year, throughout the week of June 9-15, we look forward to working with members of Congress and our partner advocates to bring awareness to some of the most pressing issues facing the nation’s children.

  • Children's Budget 2023

    Children’s Budget 2023 provides a comprehensive analysis of the share of spending allocated to kids across more than 250 government programs in the federal budget. Our analysis finds that U.S. spending on children — both here and abroad — accounts for less than 10% of the federal budget and has decreased nearly 16% in just one year.

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