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Children of Immigrants

More than a quarter of all U.S. children live in immigrant families and they represent the nation’s fastest growing group of kids. First Focus on Children works to ensure that all federal policies address the comprehensive needs of these children, and protect and promote their health, well-being, and success.

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Jun 28, 2009 Children of Immigrants

Dream Act Improves the Lives of America’s Children

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, hundreds of young people from across the nation arrived on Capitol Hill to express their...

Sep 15, 2008 Child Abuse & Neglect

Big Ideas: Investing in our Nation’s Future

History has shown that significant achievements in federal policy for children typically happen in the first year after a...

Apr 17, 2008 Children of Immigrants

Over 80 Organizations Join in Opposition to Legislation Detaining Immigrant Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a letter to the House of Representatives, over 80 federal, state, and local organizations...

Apr 17, 2008 Children of Immigrants

April 17, 2008: Letter to U.S. House of Representatives

Over 80 federal, state, and local organizations from across the nation expressed their strong opposition to the Secure America...

Oct 24, 2007 Children of Immigrants

Senate Rejects Measure To Improve The Lives Of Children

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, the United States Senate voted on a procedural motion to consider the Development, Relief, and...

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