First Focus on Children’s crack economist Chris Becker is still crunching the numbers in the so-called budget released last week by the Trump Administration. But one thing is clear: children remain the target of cuts and consolidations. We’ll circle back with the specifics when we’ve teased them out.
Meanwhile, we’ve gathered members of Congress and fellow advocates to celebrate Children’s Week 2025, which starts Sunday and runs through Saturday, June 14. The week will feature a series of briefings and events with lawmakers, advocates, and academics on subjects including the metrics of early education, investing in foreign assistance for children, and the threats to children contained in the reconciliation package making its way through Congress. Events include:
MONDAY, June 9 | Welcome Reception
Monday, June 9, 5:30 pm ET
Join First Focus on Children, members of Congress and other advocates for food and drink to celebrate the kick-off to Children’s Week. Register here.
TUESDAY, June 10 | Why Foreign Assistance Matters for Children
Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 pm ET, VIRTUAL
As Congress considers critical decisions on the FY 26 appropriations, join us for a timely and urgent webinar exploring the real-world consequences of foreign assistance cuts on children across the globe. Hosted in conjunction with Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues. Register here.
WEDNESDAY, June 11 | Invest in Children Briefing
Wednesday, June 11, 10:00 am ET
Join First Focus Campaign for Children and the Congressional Dads Caucus for a briefing on the ways the budget reconciliation package puts the health, nutrition, economic security, and education of children at risk. Register here.
THURSDAY, June 12 | Early Gains, Lifelong Returns – What the Early Childhood Research Shows
Thursday, June 12, 12:00 pm ET
Join First Focus on Children and policy advocates for a briefing demonstrating the effectiveness and strong return on investment of federal early childhood programs. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) is scheduled to provide opening remarks. Register here.
For a full list of events, please visit our registration page: https://firstfocus.org/childrens-week-2025/.