Stimulus Increases Federal Funding to States for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 increases the federal share of Medicaid and Title IV-E (Federal Payments...
Analyses, briefs, fact sheets and other materials to help policymakers and the public understand the issues that impact our nation’s children.
Fact sheets and issue briefs offer policymakers, advocates, and the public a concise resource on various issues affecting children and families.
First Focus on Children communicates with all branches of government, offering support, advice, & criticism when needed, to ensure children are a priority in policy decisions.
First Focus on Children's signature publications offer a holistic view of children's policy, highlighting the interconnected challenges facing children & how federal policy can improve their lives.
First Focus on Children's annual Children's Budget analyzes federal spending on kids across 250+ programs, helping policymakers, advocates, & public understand how to improve kids' lives.
Training resources and recorded webinars from First Focus team & outside experts on a variety of topics are available here.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 increases the federal share of Medicaid and Title IV-E (Federal Payments...
Provides a brief overview of discretionary spending on children included in the 2009 US House of Representatives Omnibus. In...
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, a tax benefit that allows...
Research demonstrates a general trend of increasing prescriptions for psychotropic medications for children. In fact, the practice of prescribing...
This First Focus brief summarizes findings from a report indicating that the Administration’s new rules for Medicaid and the...
Family Tax PoliciesFederal tax policy is a vital component to securing the well-being of children and their families in...