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A new brief for First Focus by Stanford University Professor Gene Lewit looks back at CHIP's early years, finding valuable lessons for implementation of the Affordable Care Act.Read the brief.
A new Urban Institute analysis of federal spending and tax investments in children, Kids' Share 2013 offers alarming insights about the trend in federal investments in kids and the direction of future policy. It also underscores the importance of timely issues, like the federal tax reform debate, for America's children. Download Kids' Share 2013.
Children aren't just little adults, and they need a health care system that understands the difference. That's why we're partnering with the Children's Hospital Association to Speak Now for Kids. Join us, and help to build a health care system that works for kids.
The detailed guide offers five-year funding data for more than 180 distinct federal investments in children. Children's Budget 2013 is the definitive resource for those seeking for policymakers and advocates working to improve the lives of America’s youth. Download a PDF or an ebook version or order a hardcopy today.
For the first time, the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) held a hearing on the impact of federal budget choices on children. First Focus President Bruce Lesley was the lead witness, offering perspectives on the effects of federal budget sequestration and comparing the House and Senate budgets from a children's perspective. Learn more about the hearing and read the testimony.
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By Madeline Daniels
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By Cara Baldari
Despite the fact that many children and families are still experiencing the lingering effects of the recession, all families receiving Supplemental…
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