Foster Children Opportunity Act Endorsement Letter

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May 20, 2013

Foster Children Opportunity Act Endorsement LetterThe First Focus Campaign for Children coordinated more than 175 national and state organizations in support of the Foster Children Opportunity Act, sponsored by Congressman Beto O'Rourke (D-TX). The bill would improve the effectiveness of immigration law protections already available to immigrant children who are child abuse or neglect victims.

Senate Committee Immigration Amendments At-a-Glance

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By Wendy Cervantes

Senate Committee Immigration Amendments At-a-GlanceThe First Focus Campaign for Children is committed to advocating for passage of immigration reform that addresses the specific needs and interests of children. On April 17, 2013, the bipartisan Senate “Gang of Eight” introduced the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S.744). While the bill as currently drafted represents a historic step forward for children in immigrant families, the bill also falls short of protecting the rights of children and families and ensuring access to critical safety net programs.

Immigration Public Charge Amendments Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee

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May 15, 2013
By Carrie Fitzgerald

Immigration Public Charge Amendments Letter to Senate Judiciary CommitteeA letter from FFCC president Bruce Lesley urging members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject amendments to S.744 that redefine or alter the application of “public charge” in a way that negatively impacts children.

Farm Bill Letter to House Ag Committee

May 14, 2013
By Meghan McHugh

Farm Bill Letter to House Ag CommitteeFirst Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter on May 14, 2013 to Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson in regards to the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee markup of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (FARRM) which proposes to cut nutrition programs by $21 billion through cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the SNAP-Education program. The FARRM bill also proposes to change the integrity of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.