Child Abuse & Neglect
Preventing child abuse and neglect starts with investing in stronger families. And, when abuse or neglect happens, children need swift but thoughtful action that gives them the best possible chance to grow up in a safe, nurturing home and build successful, adult lives. The choices made by federal policymakers shape state decisions. We work with them to inform and advance the right choices.
Resources
Letter: Correct the Inequities in COVID-19 Response
Bruce Lesley | April 20, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses with a set of recommendations to address the needs …
Kids & COVID-19: Resource Hub
First Focus Campaign for Children | April 16, 2020 |
The impact on children from COVID-19 is immense. It is also variable and complicated. Every facet of the lives of children and families are …
Statement: Senate package good first step for kids but children need more robust measures
Michele Kayal | March 26, 2020 |
We commend Senate lawmakers’ unanimous passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus emergency bill, and even more, for using it to offer relief to America’s …
Letter: Prioritize the well-being of children as you respond to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Bruce Lesley | March 20, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Congressional leaders in both houses, urging them to prioritize the well-being of children in …
Statement: Congress’s coronavirus response is a good first step, but bigger, bolder measures are needed
Michele Kayal | March 18, 2020 |
We applaud Congress for passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, providing families and children with increased food and nutrition assistance, supplemental state funding …
First Focus Campaign for Children identifies 120 lawmakers who prioritize children
Michele Kayal | March 12, 2020 |
In 2019, nearly one-in-six of our nation’s children lived in poverty. The number of kids without health insurance rose to more than 4 million, …
Letter: Children should not be treated as an afterthought — pass these bipartisan and common sense bills
Bruce Lesley | January 10, 2020 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to all 100 U.S. Senators, urging them to consider legislation that would improve the lives …
Letter: Reauthorize CAPTA
| November 15, 2019 |
The following letter, signed by 54 presidents and CEOs was sent to all Members of Congress requesting reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and …
Letter of Support for the Early Detection to Stop Infant Abuse and Prevent Fatalities Act
| September 18, 2019 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent the following letter to Reps. Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Steve Stivers (R-OH) supporting their bill, the Early Detection …
First Focus Campaign for Children Releases Proactive Kids Agenda
Jonny Yao | December 13, 2018 |
Blueprint Shows How 116th Congress Can Act on the Best Interests of Children