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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Immigrant moms with American babies anxiously await birthright citizenship ruling - ABC News abcnews.com/Politics/imm...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

“Nearly 59 percent of Americans support birthright citizenship, whereas 24 percent oppose it.” Study: Americans support birthright citizenship www.rochester.edu/newscenter/c...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Remembering when @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @WhiteHouse promised tariffs revenues for CHILD CARE. (1)

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Urging you to follow and subscribe to our President @BruceLesley’s Kids Can’t Wait blog on Substack. He provides the “child and family” perspective on policy issues before Congress and in the news. open.substack.com/pub/bruceles...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

On May 22nd, the House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a budget bill that sacrifices babies for billionaires. Here are three things you should know about how it could impact kids and what happens next.

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

COVID-19 vaccines for healthy kids & pregnant women have been removed from CDC’s recommended schedule despite ongoing risks like long COVID and MIS-C. Experts warn. Our latest analysis explains how this endangers children & undermines vaccine confidence. firstfocus.org/update/trump...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

No child should go to bed hungry or with an untreated illness. But 34M kids are at risk from historic cuts to SNAP & Medicaid. Read our most recent report with @weareunidosus.bsky.social & @aflcio.org Congress needs to know the harmful impacts of this bill. firstfocus.org/resource/chi...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Millions of Citizen Children Would be Harmed by Proposal Billed as Targeting Immigrant Tax Filers – ITEP itep.org/child-tax-cr...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The recent mass layoffs at the Administration for Children & Families are far-reaching and can’t be ignored. Here are 5 things you need to know. More: firstfocus.org/resource/job...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

For 100 days, we’ve been pushing back against the astounding array of threats to kids from the Trump Administration. We’ll keep you informed on the most urgent issues & we hope you join us as we continue to fight to protect the education, health, & well-being of all kids.

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Count the Dead by the Millions - Rolling Stone www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

U.S. international assistance helps avoid costly wars and makes Americans #SaferStronger. For every $1 the U.S. invests in prevention, we save $16 in military response costs.

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

U.S. international assistance helps America compete with rivals like China, creates jobs here at home, and keeps America as the number one economy in the world. #SaferStronger

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Tomorrow is Tax Day, and we just released a new report on how Congress can focus on using the tax code to improve the lives of children instead of looking for ways to give bigger, more expansive tax breaks to billionaires. Read the full report here: firstfocus.org/resource/chi...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to end U.S. financial support for GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, First Focus on Children released the following statement: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

As President Trump prepares to release an Executive Order seeking to close the Department of Education, we have released the following statement. Full statement: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The American people, by overwhelming margins believe we are spending TOO LITTLE rather than too much on critical investments in the health, education, development, safety, and well-being of children. #InvestInKids

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

U.S. international assistance saves lives. 🌽 American farmers have helped feed millions around the world in humanitarian crises. 🏥 PEPFAR has saved more than 25 million lives. #SaferStronger

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

It would be hard to overstate the impact of the Trump Admin's directive to freeze federal loans, grants, & assistance on America’s children. According to our calculations, these cuts could take roughly $329 billion from US children. Our Statement: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Do No Harm: Why Ending Birthright Citizenship Puts ALL Babies and Children at Risk buff.ly/3Vq4OkM

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

LAST DAY ALERT: DACA recipients, this is your final chance to get health insurance through the ACA! The deadline is TODAY. Go to healthcare.gov immediately and enroll before it's too late. Don't risk your health – get covered now! #GetCovered #ACA4DACA

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

URGENT: DACA recipients, you only have 2 days left to sign up for health insurance! Don't miss this crucial deadline. Visit healthcare.gov right now to enroll in an ACA plan. Protect yourself & your loved ones—get covered today! #GetCovered #EnrollByJan15 #ACA4DACA

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Falling Child Vaccinations - The New York Times buff.ly/3E3MbNB

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

DACA recipients: Time is running out! You have just one week left to enroll in health insurance through the ACA. Don't risk going uninsured – head to healthcare.gov now to choose a plan and get covered. Your health matters! #GetCovered #EnrollByJan15 #ACA4DACA

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Attention DACA recipients! There are only 2 weeks left to sign up for health insurance through the ACA. Don't wait—visit healthcare.gov today to find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Secure your health coverage for 2025! #GetCovered #EnrollByJan15 #ACA4DACA

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

DACA recipients: As you plan for the new year, don't forget about your health! You have until 1/15 to sign up for affordable health coverage. Take a moment during the holidays to visit healthcare.gov to secure coverage for 2025. #GetCovered #EnrollByJan15 #ACA4DACA

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Today, we issued a statement on the nomination of Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Ed. We firmly believe that the education secretary should have thorough experience in public education & a vision to support all students. Full statement: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Today, First Focus on Children released a statement expressing grave concern over the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can read our full statement here: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

In response to the outcome of the 2024 election, we have issued the following response. More: firstfocus.org/news/stateme...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

Project 2025 attacks EPA's environmental justice mission and programs, which protect children from exposure to pollutants. Children are uniquely vulnerable to pollutants, and their exposure can lead to neurodevelopmental issues and other complications. firstfocus.org/resource/how...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Our latest analysis of Project 2025 shows that its proposals would gut environmental regulations & protections for underserved children & communities. firstfocus.org/resource/how...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

This week on #SpeakingOfKids, we talk to ZERO TO THREE's Miriam Calderón about the need for holistic approaches to early childhood — including policies that support mental health, reproductive rights, & economic security. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 23/09/2024

1 in 2 U.S. families can't afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, & healthy. That’s why we’re bringing attention to the impacts of this growing problem with the National Diaper Bank Network during #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek. Learn more at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.o...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

The year 2023 by the numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau #️⃣ 13.7% of kids in the US living in poverty — which represents nearly 10m children #️⃣ 10% increase from 2022 and 163% increase from 2021 #️⃣ 35.7% of kids in low-income families right above the poverty line #EndChildPoverty

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

On today's episode of #SpeakingOfKids, Dr. Glenn Flores tells us what he thinks is the most important lesson in child health research & policy. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

This week, on the #SpeakingOfKids podcast, Dr. Cynthia Osborne emphasizes that economic stability is the crux for the well-being of families. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 24/07/2024

This week, Dr. Terry Brooks of Kentucky Youth Advocates is on the #SpeakingOfKids podcast, explaining why Kentucky’s children, like those around the country, are at a crossroads. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 30/06/2024

Each year, around 1400 children die in emergency rooms because of the lack of pediatric preparedness. On this episode of #SpeakingOfKids, the R Baby Foundation's Phyllis Rabinowitz explains why we need to fix these failing systems Tune in: firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 26/06/2024

This week, on the #SpeakingOfKids podcast, we sit down w/ Phyllis Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and Co-President of the #RBabyFoundation to about the importance of tailoring emergency care to the needs of babies & children. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

This week on the #ChildrensWeek2024 #SpeakingOfKids episode, we sat down w/ Dads Caucus Chair Rep. Jimmy Gomez to talk about the importance of fathers stepping up for kids both at home & in Congress. Listen & subscribe at firstfocus.org/update/episo...

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 16/06/2024

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

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First Focus on Children @firstfocus.bsky.social · 12/06/2024

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