Sep 04, 2026
Early Childhood
First Focus on Children files amicus brief with U.S. Supreme Court to protect Colorado children
Brief argues banning transgender, LGBTQ+-family children from universal pre-K is illegal, harmful to children First Focus on Children has filed an amicus...
Jul 02, 2026
Children of Immigrants
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
Bruce Lesley is the president of bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus on Children and said the order would deny...
Apr 02, 2026
Child Care
The Kid Angle: The Real “Scam” is NOT Child Care
Today’s Kid Angle was going to be all about birthright citizenship, but let’s start with the news of today...
Jul 11, 2024
Children's Health
Shifting Tides: How the Demise of the Chevron Doctrine Could Reshape Children’s Health Care
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks a...
Apr 23, 2021
Child Rights
Statement: Jones v. Mississippi sends concerning message about how we value children
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Jones v. Mississippi, Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children...
Feb 04, 2021
Child Abuse & Neglect
More than ever, we need Champions for Children — these are policymakers meeting the moment
Our nation’s children face multiple challenges to their well-being stemming from years of a declining share of federal investments...
Nov 12, 2020
Children's Health
Confusing arguments, clear benefits: The Affordable Care Act is good for kids
The United States Supreme Court heard yet another case this week that could bring down the Patient Protection and...
Nov 10, 2020
Children's Health
Today, kids & the ACA face another — more acute — threat at the Supreme Court
One thing stood out as last week’s election results rolled in: voters want their elected officials to stand up...
Sep 29, 2020
Child Abuse & Neglect
Children’s Budget 2020
About Children’s Budget 2020: First Focus on Children is proud to introduce the 14th annual release of its signature...
