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Statement: Jones v. Mississippi sends concerning message about how we value children
Michele Kayal | April 23, 2021 |
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Jones v. Mississippi, Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children issued the following statement: “We …
More than ever, we need Champions for Children — these are policymakers meeting the moment
Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children | February 4, 2021 |
Our nation’s children face multiple challenges to their well-being stemming from years of a declining share of federal investments in their future, the COVID-19 …
Confusing arguments, clear benefits: The Affordable Care Act is good for kids
Carrie Fitzgerald (Former Staff) | November 12, 2020 |
The United States Supreme Court heard yet another case this week that could bring down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as …
Today, kids & the ACA face another — more acute — threat at the Supreme Court
Lauren Lamb (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | November 10, 2020 |
One thing stood out as last week’s election results rolled in: voters want their elected officials to stand up for kids. As my colleague …
2020 Children’s Budget Summit: Lawmakers and educators discuss continued decline in children’s share of federal spending
Michele Kayal | September 30, 2020 |
This year has delivered an unprecedented public health emergency and an economic crisis that has disrupted every facet of the lives of children and …
Children’s Budget 2020
| September 29, 2020 |
About Children’s Budget 20202: First Focus on Children is proud to introduce the 14th annual release of its signature Children’s Budget publication. While the …
Fact Sheet: Aid to Children and Families in the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800)
Aubrey Edwards-Luce, Averi Pakulis, Bruce Lesley, Cara Baldari, Carrie Fitzgerald (Former Staff), Christopher Towner (Former Staff), Drew Aherne (Former Staff), Michelle Dallafior | May 22, 2020 |
As part of ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic crisis, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic …
The COVID-19 Crisis Is Catastrophic for Children Too
Bruce Lesley | April 4, 2020 |
This is likely a once-in-a-generation disaster, and it will affect every domain of human life. It will be traumatic. And trauma always falls hardest …
Children’s Budget 2019
| September 10, 2019 |
First Focus on Children is proud to introduce the 13th annual release of its signature Children’s Budget publication, a comprehensive analysis of how kids …
Statement: Attempt to Erase the Affordable Care Act Jeopardizes The Health of Children
Bruce Lesley, Jonny Yao (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | December 15, 2018 |
Statement of Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children, regarding the federal district court ruling in Texas v. Azar declaring the Affordable Care …