The Kid Angle: Child poverty up 158%, uninsured rate rises as well
Child poverty rose to 13.4% in 2024, according to new census data, an increase of 158% since 2021.
Child poverty rose to 13.4% in 2024, according to new census data, an increase of 158% since 2021.
Recently released 2024 U.S census data show little progress on child poverty, with the numbers slightly down from 2023...
Figures released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed no significant change in child poverty or the number of children without health insurance and...
First Focus on Children is pleased to welcome Chad Bolt as our newest staff member.
The House has passed a budget reconciliation bill that supporters are referring to as a “one big, beautiful bill.”...
According to First Focus on Children’s annual budget analysis, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC),...
Key members of Congress today introduced a bill that would permanently increase the amount of the Child Tax Credit...
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Reps. Gonzales, Malliotakis, De La Cruz, Valadao, Ciscomani, Bresnahan,...
An analysis of the harmful effects of work requirements and funding cuts on programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF.