Research & Reports Archive
The research below is organized by chronologically, with the most recent reports appearing first.
SCHIP Side-by-Side
December 17, 2008
In partnership with the Children's Health Fund and the National Association of Community Health Centers, First Focus produced a side-by-side comparison of the House, Senate, and Joint Agreement proposals to reauthorize SCHIP. The side-by-side also provides recommendations to improve the health of our nation's children.
Addressing the Needs of Families During an Economic Crisis
December 17, 2008
Highlighting the devastating impacts of poverty and economic shifts on vulnerable families and provides evidence for the increased risk of child abuse during an economic crisis.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
December 16, 2008Finding that the United States will suffer a future economic loss of over $1.7 trillion if the current recession drives an additional 3 million children into poverty, as has been predicted.
Impacts of Early Childhood Programs
September 8, 2008
A series of five briefs that summarize existing evidence on several early childhood interventions and their impact on children and families.
Children in Poverty
September 2, 2008
Revealing that in 2007, 13.3 million children were living in poverty.
The Federal Budget: Looking Ahead to 2009
September 2, 2008
An analysis of proposed discretionary spending on children in 2009.
Kids' Share 2008
June 24, 2008
Revealing that the share of federal domestic spending on children is continuing a downward trend, making no improvement since last year.
The Child Tax Credit: A Snapshot of Families Left Out
June 4, 2008
Illustrating the importance of lowering the income floor for the Child Tax Credit.
Addressing the Health Care Needs of Foster Care Children
June 2, 2008
Highlighting a number of critical health concerns and policies impacting children in the foster care system.
Putting Children Front and Center: Building Coherent Social Policy for America's Children
May 14, 2008
Calling for an end to the antiquated and often fragmented approach to federal policies affecting children.
The Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children
May 1, 2008
Revealing that 2 million of America's Children will be impacted by the foreclosure crisis.
Children's Budget 2008
April 14, 2008
A comprehensive guide to all federal spending on children. Reveals that only one penny of every new, real non-defense dollar spent by the federal government has gone to children and children’s programs.
CMS’ Medicaid Regulations: Implications for Children with Special Health Care Needs
March 14, 2008
Showing that new rules for Medicare and SCHIP, if imposed, would hurt special needs children.
A Child-Friendly Economic Stimulus
Proving that it is crucial that the welfare of America’s children be included in the economic stimulus discussion.
An Improved Child Tax Credit: Good for the Economy, Good for Kids
Reducing the income floor from of the Child Tax Credit would mean added benefits to the families and would increase spending as a result of increased resources.
First Focus/Fabrizio McLaughlin & Associates Poll Shows Repbulican Voters Want a Strong Children's Health Bill
September 24, 2007
Confirming strong support for children’s health coverage legislation among Republican voters.
Uninsured Data Shows an Alarming Trend in States
September 7, 2007
A state by state look at the insurance status of children reveals trends that are of great concern.
Family Tax Policies: What They Are and Why They Matter
August 8, 2007
There are four key tax policies that provide more money for families with children than all other federal programs combined, including educational programs, health care insurance for children, and nutritional assistance.
First Focus Report Indicates Tax Credits Would be Detrimental to Children and Families
August 2, 2007
Revealing that President Bush’s tax proposal would be severely detrimental to American children and families.
First Focus/Luntz, Maslansky Poll Indicates Overwhelming National Support for Covering All Children
July 24, 2007
A nationwide poll indicating extraordinary support for providing health coverage to all children.
Parental Health Insurance Coverage as Child Health Policy: Evidence from the Literature
June 25, 2007
Indicates the importance of parents to child health coverage.
First Focus Fellow, James Capretta, Tax Notes Article
May 25, 2008
Indicating that is necessary to provide stronger incentives for cost control, stabilized and expanded insurance coverage children and their families, and improvements in quality of care across-the-board. (Written by First Focus Fellow, James Capretta)
Kids' Share 2007
March, 2007
Revealing that the share of federal spending on children has dropped 23%.
Cost-Effective Investments in Children
January 3, 2007
Identifies four areas of investment that merit expanded federal funding even in a time of fiscal austerity. (Written by First Focus Fellow, Julia Isaacs)
Administration Policy Change Threatens Health Care Coverage for Poor Infants
December 11, 2006
Revealing that many babies are likely to go without needed health care services due to recent CMS policy changes.(Written by First Focus Fellow, Sarah deLone)
