Aug 25, 2025
Early Childhood
Comment on rulemaking process around regulations to implement changes to federal student financial assistance programs
First Focus on Children submitted the following comment today urging the Department of Education to protect early learning professionals from...
Aug 20, 2025
K-12 & Public Education
Episode 5: Mychal Threets Believes Every Child Deserves Access to Books!
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Mychal Threets about why every child deserves access to books, what...
Aug 06, 2025
Children's Health
Episode 4: Maria Davis-Pierre and Cheryl Poe Empower Black Neurodivergent Kids!
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Maria Davis-Pierre and Cheryl Poe to explore what it means to...
Jul 23, 2025
Child Care
Episode 3: Kathryn Edwards Imagines a Better Economy for Kids
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe sits down with economist Kathryn Edwards to unpack the economic challenges facing children...
Jun 23, 2025
Early Childhood
How Funding Cuts Threaten the Future of Early Childhood Education
How First Focus on Children and leading researchers are using data and advocacy to defend early learning programs from...
Jun 12, 2025
Early Childhood
Experts argue for more public investment in child care, universal pre-K
Capitol Hill briefing highlights conclusive research Early education provides an economic engine for children, families and the country, experts...
Jun 12, 2025
Early Childhood
Research Confirms that Early Learning Investments Increase Benefits to Children, Lower Costs to Taxpayers
Introduction Logic and experience tell us that preventing a problem before it happens is the most effective approach. That...
Jun 12, 2025
Federal Budget & Tax
The Kid Angle: Experts Outline ROI on Foreign Assistance, Early Education, Other Programs
Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky receives his Champion for Children award from First Focus Campaign for Children President Bruce...
May 29, 2025
Child Nutrition
How the House-Passed Budget Reconciliation Bill Would Negatively Impact Children
The House has passed a budget reconciliation bill that supporters are referring to as a “one big, beautiful bill.”...