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.
16 National Health Care Organizations Urge HHS to Extend COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Michele Kayal | May 11, 2022 |
Extension would shield children’s health insurance, food security First Focus on Children is pleased to be among 16 national organizations representing the public health community, millions …
ACA tweak to make insurance more affordable for many families
Michele Kayal | April 6, 2022 |
The Biden Administration plans to publish a proposal tomorrow outlining changes to the Affordable Care Act that eliminate the “family glitch,” a flaw that …
Statement: Children to benefit from end of Title 42
Michele Kayal | April 1, 2022 |
In response to today’s order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention terminating the policy of expelling migrants under Title 42 of the US Code, First Focus …
Statement: Biden budget will “fuel investment” in our children
Michele Kayal | March 31, 2022 |
After studying President Biden’s FY 2023 budget proposal, released this week, First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley offers the following statement: “We’re pleased that President …
Sunday marks two years of turning away children; Title 42 still causing harm to children and families
Michele Kayal | March 18, 2022 |
Sunday marks two years since the U.S. government began misusing an obscure section of federal law known as Title 42 to turn away children, …
“Good, solid budget” benefits children But leaves millions without free school meals
Michele Kayal | March 15, 2022 |
The $1.5 trillion spending bill signed this afternoon by President Biden keeps the federal investment in children from returning to historic lows. During the …
Texas transgender directive is “dangerous, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable”
Michele Kayal | March 4, 2022 |
Governor Abbott’s recent directive to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and other state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care as child abuse …
Child poverty, child care, children’s mental health, gun violence, and other issues addressed by President
Michele Kayal | March 1, 2022 |
In tonight’s State of the Union address, President Biden made clear that the well-being of our nation’s children will remain a focus of his …
“Family glitch” could soon disappear from Affordable Care Act
Michele Kayal | February 2, 2022 |
The Biden Administration has ordered a review of regulations related to the Affordable Care Act with the aim of eliminating a flaw that excludes …
Statement: End to settlement talks betrays migrant children
Michele Kayal | December 17, 2021 |
In response to the news that the Biden Administration has ceased negotiations to financially compensate families separated at the border, First Focus on Children President …