Racial Equity
Children of color are expected to represent a majority of the population by 2018, yet racial disparities persist in outcomes for children, particularly in health, education, and poverty. First Focus is committed to ensuring that every child in America has the same opportunity to grow and thrive, regardless of race or ethnicity. Through our focus on racial equity, we seek to develop and advocate for policies that address structural racism and promote equitable outcomes for all of our nation’s children.
Resources
Our Comments on the Proposed Public Charge Rule
| December 7, 2018 |
On December 7, 2018, First Focus submitted comments on the proposed public charge rule. In short, the administration’s public charge rule would lead to …
Letter to HHS on Changes to the Unaccompanied Alien Children’s (UAC) Program
Kristen Torres | November 30, 2018 |
First Focus sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to express our deep concern with recent policy changes to …
The Proposed Public Charge Rule is an Attack on Family-Based Immigration
Kristen Torres | November 28, 2018 |
Family unity is often a key motivation for immigration. Mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who seek to sponsor their immediate family members may do …
Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Would Increase Child Poverty in the United States
Cara Baldari | October 23, 2018 |
The strength of our economic future is dependent on the well-being of our nation’s children. Yet child poverty remains high in the United States, …
Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule is a Disingenuous Attack on Children
Drew Aherne | October 18, 2018 |
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published a proposed rule on the Federal Register that would drastically change the guidelines for applying to enter …
Statement: New Family-Separation Efforts Will Lead to Imprisonment of Children
Simona Combi | October 18, 2018 |
Washington, D.C., October 17, 2018—When it comes to how we treat children, our public policy should be governed by a simple, overriding “best interest …
Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Would Make Children Less Healthy
Carrie Fitzgerald | October 16, 2018 |
The Department of Homeland Security released their proposed rule to the public charge section of immigration law in early October. This rule would affect …
Fact Sheet: The Public Charge Rule Harms Children
Cara Baldari, Carrie Fitzgerald, Jonny Yao, Kristen Torres, Rachel Merker | October 10, 2018 |
The strength of our country’s economic future is dependent on the wellbeing of our nation’s children, who make up our future tax base. Children …
Inside the Tornillo Shelter for Unaccompanied Children
Kristen Torres | October 1, 2018 |
The influx shelter or “tent city” located at the port of entry in Tornillo, TX is used to temporarily house unaccompanied children. I …
Press Release: Share of Federal Spending on Children Has Decreased 1.7 Percent Since FY 2014
Simona Combi | September 20, 2018 |
Washington, D.C., September 20, 2018—Children received 1.7 percent less of the federal budget in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 than they did in FY 2014, …