Parenting can be a rewarding experience, especially when we see our children thriving and getting ready for their future. Above all, we want to see them healthy, happy and safe. But we can’t do it alone. Educators, doctors and companies alike rely in part on research and funding from federal agencies to ensure that the activities and experiences that most shape our children’s lives are safe and beneficial for them.
Public servants working for you
Reem Ghandour, Department of Health and Human Services
Transformed and revitalized a national survey on children’s physical, emotional and developmental health. This provided insightful data to state and federal policymakers on key topics like childhood obesity and school readiness. Today, this data is used to better support children who have experienced exposure to violence or abuse, measure the success of child health programs and improve private companies' policies and benefits around childcare.
The National Science Foundation canceled 417 grants valued at over $322 million for research and innovative improvements focused on how STEM is taught in K-12 schools and community settings.
EdSurgeChildren's hospitals face a “long-term headwind” as some say they may need to cut back on services to vulnerable families due to changes in federal rules on Medicaid use.
NPRThe workforce at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which makes sure that toys and other products are safe for our children, decreased by 20% between September 2024 and February 2026.