Sep 04, 2026
Judicial Advocacy
First Focus on Children files amicus brief with U.S. Supreme Court to protect Colorado children
Brief argues banning transgender, LGBTQ+-family children from universal pre-K is illegal, harmful to children First Focus on Children has filed an amicus...
Aug 11, 2026
Children's Health
Order to overhaul vaccine protocol endangers the nation’s children
Administration promotes dangerous anti-vaccine agenda President Trump’s executive order to overhaul the nation’s scientifically supported vaccine protocols endangers America’s...
Aug 10, 2026
Early Childhood
Head Start Overhaul Would Gut Program, Advocate Says
Effort represents administration’s latest attack on children A Trump Administration proposal to overhaul Head Start would strip core standards...
Aug 03, 2026
Children's Health
New Medicaid Requirement Threatens Children
More than 6 million U.S. children already without health care First Focus on Children has joined other advocates in...
Aug 03, 2026
Child Nutrition
Bigger SNAP Cuts Proposed by Senate Farm Bill
Bigger cuts mean less support for child nutrition The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider measures on Thursday aimed at supporting...
Jul 27, 2026
Children's Health
Every child guaranteed health care under new proposal
MediKids represents boost for children The decades-long march toward providing health care for every child in America received a...
Jun 12, 2026
Children on the Ballot
Children’s Health, Nutrition and Well-being Take Centerstage During Children’s Week 2026
Lawmakers kick off events with landmark legislation First Focus Campaign for Children leads fellow advocates to Capitol Hill next...
Jun 03, 2026
Child Nutrition
More Than 700,000 Children Have Already Lost Food Assistance
Advocates urge Congress to stop the crisis First Focus on Children and fellow advocates are urging Congress to address...
May 18, 2026
Government Systems
Social security benefits application for kids should be online, advocates say
Online access will help children who have lost a parent First Focus on Children and other leading advocacy organizations...