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Voices of Youth: Redefining Homelessness for Children
Benjamin James, Elizabeth Wright | June 17, 2015 |
On Tuesday, June 16, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dianne Feinstein sponsored “Voices of Youth,” a discussion among 10 formerly or …
The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2015
First Focus Campaign for Children, Natalie Brennan | April 8, 2015 |
“No child should ever be without a home, let alone be forced to navigate bureaucratic red tape just to prove that they are actually …
A Big Idea for Kids: The Roth Account for Youth Savings (RAYS) Act
Cara Baldari | March 25, 2015 |
Research has shown that a family’s savings and assets have a higher correlation to the next generation’s upward mobility than family income. Even a …
The Great Recession Continues to Have Lingering Effects for Children and Families
Cara Baldari | February 5, 2015 |
Earlier this week First Focus and Policylab of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia released The Effect of the Recession on Child Well-Being, which analyzes …
Homeless Children and Youth Act Reintroduced
Elliott Gluck (Former Staff), First Focus Campaign for Children | January 29, 2015 |
1.3 million. That’s the number of homeless children and youth identified by public schools across the country last year. These students face challenges unimaginable …