Health Affairs October 28, 2024
Seventy-one percent of US voters agree that “children’s policy needs and concerns are often an afterthought or dismissed by policymakers,” according to a survey commissioned by First Focus on Children. This agreement cuts across voters of all ages, races/ethnicities, and party identifications—82 percent of Democrats, 69 percent of Independents, and 60 percent of Republicans agree. Indeed, 82 percent of voters believe “programs for children need greater attention and coordination across our federal, state, and local governments.” Nevertheless, although children account for 22 percent of America’s population, US spending on children comprised only 9.9 percent of total Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 spending – a 17 percent reduction from FY2021.
As the 2024 presidential and congressional elections draw near, it is crucial...
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