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Child Poverty

Child poverty is a policy decision, one that costs the United States an estimated $1.1 trillion a year. First Focus on Children leads the U.S. Child Poverty Action Group, a coalition of organizations working to get federal lawmakers to set — and then to achieve — a national child poverty reduction target.

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Nov 22, 2010 Child Poverty

Our Military Families Under Fire

As the recession continues, child advocates are rightfully worried about kids. And now they have a new cause for...

Nov 19, 2010 Child Poverty

Our Military Families Under Fire

Huffington Post, By Bruce Lesley and Kate Sylvester … As the recession continues, child advocates are rightfully worried about...

Nov 17, 2010 Child Poverty

Briefing: Children in the Recession

First Focus, in conjunction with Senator Bob Casey the Foundation for Child Development and PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital...

Nov 16, 2010 Child Nutrition

The Recession and Food Security

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of households classified as “food insecure.” In 2008, 21 percent...

Nov 16, 2010 Child Nutrition

The Recession and Food Security

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of households classified as “food insecure.” In 2008, 21 percent...