Health
Health care is critical for children’s growth and development. The federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid provide quality, affordable care for millions of children who would otherwise be uninsured. Thanks largely to CHIP, the rate of uninsurance among children has dropped to record lows, and First Focus is committed to protecting this success story.
Resources
Letter: The first — and next — 100 days
Bruce Lesley | May 4, 2021 |
First Focus on Children sent the following letter to President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris congratulating them on the achievements of their …
Statement: Praise for FDA plan to seek menthol cigarette ban
Michele Kayal | April 29, 2021 |
In response to the Food and Drug Administration announcement that it will seek a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored cigars, Bruce Lesley, …
Fact Sheet: The REAL impact of COVID-19 on kids
| April 22, 2021 |
Way back at the beginning of this pandemic, a narrative took hold that kids are not affected. Now, more than a year in, it …
As vaccine rollout ramps up, kids ask, “what about us?”
Averi Pakulis | April 22, 2021 |
Last week as I excitedly told my 6- and 3-year-old daughters that my husband and I had been able to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments …
This Earth Day, Let’s Remember to Prioritize Kids in Climate Change Policy
Olivia Gomez | April 21, 2021 |
Since President Biden has taken office, it seems America is finally taking the threat of climate change and the implications it has seriously. Just …
Letter: Create a plan for all children to be vaccinated
| April 21, 2021 |
First Focus on Children sent the following letter to President Joe Biden as well as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra and …
The nation needs a plan to vaccinate students
Averi Pakulis, Conor Sasner | April 16, 2021 |
President Biden has introduced a massive infrastructure plan that would, among other things, invest $100 billion in building and restoring American public schools. In …
This is Our Moment — an announcement.
Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children | April 15, 2021 |
I firmly believe that this is our moment. I don’t need to explain to any of you how bad things have been — this past …
Fact Sheet: Kids and the American Rescue Plan
| March 30, 2021 |
The American Rescue Plan marks the biggest policy gain for children in the United States in decades. The comprehensive COVID-19 relief package passed by …
Recommendations for Prioritizing Children in Opioid Settlement Funding
Famiies USA, First Focus on Children | March 26, 2021 |
Last year, First Focus on Children and Families USA invited child advocacy, welfare, and health experts to determine how to prioritize substance use prevention, …