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New legislation makes child care a national priority
Karen Howard (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | February 10, 2016 |
Securing safe and affordable child care remains a significant challenge for millions of working parents and their children. Sixty-five percent of children under age …
We did it! Asthma education provision passes Congress
Gabriel Vasquez (Former Staff), Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition | January 13, 2016 |
Asthma is a leading cause of chronic school absenteeism, a medical condition that can seriously hinder a student’s academic success. Students miss 14 million …
Senators Casey, Murray and Warren introduce Foster EITC Act to expand important tax credit for former foster youth
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | December 2, 2015 |
In late November, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Foster EITC Act, a bill intended to increase …
November is National Adoption Month
Lexie Pèrez-Grüber (Former Staff) | November 23, 2015 |
November is National Adoption Month. For the last nineteen years, this month has been a time to celebrate families who have adopted children in …
C-A-C-F-P: What it means for our youngest kids
Karen Howard (Former Staff), Sarah Kyle (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | November 10, 2015 |
Nutrition is critical to the early health, brain development and future success of our children. Hungry and food insecure children cannot learn as much or …
Senate Champions for Children take action to cut child poverty and reduce racial disparities
Cara Baldari, First Focus Campaign for Children | October 30, 2015 |
Thirty-seven percent of African American children in the United States are living in poverty, a rate that is among the highest in our nation. For …
Medicaid provides critical health coverage for young people aging out of foster care
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff), Elizabeth Wright | July 31, 2015 |
As Medicaid turns 50, we reflect on its milestones in providing health care coverage for vulnerable youth in this country, including children in the …
Senator Casey Introduces Legislation to Ensure that Former Foster Youth Can Access Health Coverage
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff) | July 23, 2015 |
Today, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act of 2015. This legislation removes a significant barrier to health …