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Children’s Budget 2022 finds record-breaking investment in children
Michele Kayal | October 5, 2022 |
Federal spending on children broke records during the pandemic, a new report from First Focus on Children finds, but Congress is quickly abandoning that …
Statement: Today’s White House hunger conference must outline clear solutions for children
Michele Kayal | September 28, 2022 |
In anticipation of today’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley issued the following statement: “Today’s …
CHIP, Medicaid kept children insured
Michele Kayal | September 21, 2022 |
Data released today show the number of U.S. children without health insurance declined for the first time in at least four years in 2021, …
Child poverty drops to historic lows, Census reports
Michele Kayal | September 13, 2022 |
Decline proves “child poverty is a policy decision” U.S. child poverty dropped to the lowest rate ever recorded, according to government figures released today, …
CHIP, Medicaid changes to benefit millions of children
Michele Kayal | September 1, 2022 |
Administration proposal tackles core issues plaguing programs In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will streamline and standardize policies for Medicaid and …
DACA final rule affirms program is “right, legal, and a protection”
Michele Kayal | August 25, 2022 |
In response to the Biden Administration’s release of a final rule on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, First Focus on Children President Bruce …
Statement: “Truth-telling” is first step to justice for children in treatment centers
Michele Kayal | July 27, 2022 |
In response to the investigation of children’s treatment centers launched by Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), First Focus on Children President …
New report shows uninsured children could double — Black, Latino children to lead the loss
Michele Kayal | July 18, 2022 |
Medicaid has long been the largest insurer of American children, with more than 35 million enrolled. The pandemic increased those numbers — and children’s urgent …
Statement: SCOTUS ends “Remain in Mexico” policy
Michele Kayal | July 1, 2022 |
The Supreme Court ruled this morning that President Biden can end the Trump Administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which forced asylum seekers arriving at …
Statement: 5-and-under vaccine recommendation is “good first step
Michele Kayal | June 16, 2022 |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee today recommended the authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 5 and under. The panel is expected …