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Reducing Children’s MA Churning

What happens when health insurance coverage – and a child’s health care – is interrupted for a short period of time?

Sample Testimony for School Boards and Lawmakers

Public speaking on behalf of children and youth is an invaluable way to raise awareness on issues that can impede their chances of success. Children First’s sample testimony can help guide parents to craft their own testimony to deliver to local and state...

Tips for Giving Public Testimony

Giving testimony is a powerful way to influence policies that affect our children. It allows public officials to listen to concerns they may not be aware of directly from the community. Most public officials appreciate and welcome the insights of parents and the...

Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit Fact Sheets

The EITC is the nation’s most effective program to lift working families out of poverty. It is designed to “make work pay” by supplementing the earnings of workers with low household incomes. The CTC helps families make ends meet by both rewarding work and recognizing...