Aug 10, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Letter: We must ensure that this historic public health pandemic does not threaten our children’s future
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses with a set of...
Aug 10, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Congress Must Act Quickly to Pass Additional Relief for Struggling Children and Families
Given recent spikes in COVID-19 caseloads, an economic crisis that continues to deepen, and an upcoming school year faced...
Jun 19, 2020
Child Poverty
Experts discuss ways to fight child poverty during virtual Children’s Week panel
Growing up in poverty has life-long consequences for a child’s physical and mental health and economic well-being. The COVID-19...
Jun 03, 2020
Child Poverty
The Evidence for Strengthening the Child Tax Credit
The coronavirus outbreak and the resulting economic crisis are falling hardest on the most vulnerable among us, including our...
May 22, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Fact Sheet: Aid to Children and Families in the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800)
As part of ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic crisis, the U.S. House of Representatives...
Apr 20, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Letter: Correct the Inequities in COVID-19 Response
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses with a set of...
Apr 16, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Kids & COVID-19: Resource Hub
The impact on children from COVID-19 is immense. It is also variable and complicated. Every facet of the lives...
Apr 04, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
The COVID-19 Crisis Is Catastrophic for Children Too
This is likely a once-in-a-generation disaster, and it will affect every domain of human life. It will be traumatic....
Apr 02, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Fact Sheet: Aid to Children During Coronavirus Outbreak
As the spread of the coronavirus has grown, the vulnerabilities within our system have become clear. Children and families...
