Press Releases

2012 Voters Support Investments in Children

November 16, 2012

Washington — A nationwide election eve poll released today by the First Focus Campaign for Children shows broad, bipartisan support for a wide range of federal investments in America’s children. The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners, found that strong majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents favored key federal initiatives for kids.

Children’s Advocates Urge Family Friendly Fiscal Response

November 9, 2012

Washington — The First Focus Campaign for Children reacted today to comments by congressional leadership and President Barack Obama concerning the upcoming federal budget debate.

“Children have a lot at stake in the coming fiscal debate, so we’re encouraged that the White House and congressional leadership are beginning to explore opportunities for progress,” said First Focus President Bruce Lesley.

Members of Congress Recognized as Champions for Children

October 2, 2012

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Washington – Today, the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognized 100 Members of Congress for leadership on issues important to children during the 112th Congress (2011-2012).

Los votantes latinos ponen a los niños en primer lugar

September 25, 2012

Washington – De acuerdo con una nueva encuesta, tres cuartas partes de los latinos que pueden votar en las próximas elecciones generales dicen que los candidatos presidenciales deberían concentrarse más en cuestiones de la infancia. La encuesta también mostró que el 75 por ciento de los votantes latinos considerará la posición de los candidatos sobre asuntos presupuestarios federales que afectan a los niños al emitir su voto en noviembre.