First Focus has experts available to speak on the record on the issues that matter most to our children and families; including child abuse and neglect, early childhood, child rights, children of immigrants, education, health, housing, nutrition, and taxes.
Statement: SCOTUS decision on ACA will save kids’ lives
Michele Kayal | June 17, 2021 |
The Supreme Court’s decision to leave the Affordable Care Act intact literally saves the lives of 23 million Americans, including 3 million children. “We …
Children’s Week 2021
| June 9, 2021 |
Every Issue Is A Kids Issue Our fourth annual Children’s Week unfolds at a game-changing moment for our nation’s children, the kind of moment …
Statement: “Best interests of children” must govern policy
Michele Kayal | June 3, 2021 |
In response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to revoke the licenses of facilities serving unaccompanied minors, First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley …
Statement: Budget offers gains for children
Michele Kayal | May 28, 2021 |
Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children, released the following statement regarding President Biden’s budget proposal: “The budget released this afternoon by President …
Statement: Thousands of children and families to benefit from Haiti Temporary Protective Status
Michele Kayal | May 24, 2021 |
In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will redesignate Temporary Protective Status for Haiti, First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley issued …
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, …
8 ways the American Families Plan offers historic progress for children
Michele Kayal | April 28, 2021 |
The American Families Plan, released today by President Biden, may be the most important piece of legislation for children in our nation’s recent history. …
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 …
Statement: Investment supports U.S. “vital child care infrastructure”
Michele Kayal | April 15, 2021 |
Child care funds will shore up providers Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children, made the following statement in response to President Biden’s release today of …
Statement: Democracy, Voting Rights, and Our Youngest Citizens
Michele Kayal | April 13, 2021 |
In response to laws passed by several U.S. states, Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children, issued the following statement: “In any democracy, …