Nine states now feed every student for free, and the list is growing
Good news building one state at a time: free school meals for every child, no forms and no stigma.
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Kinship and foster care bills in Congress in 2026
Measures to help relatives raising children, keep placements stable, and support youth aging out of care.
Read moreDiaper need, and the bill to end it
No federal benefit pays for diapers. The bipartisan End Diaper Need Act would fund diaper banks and more.
Read moreHousing help for families: the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act
A bipartisan bill to create 250,000 housing vouchers for low-income families with young children.
Read moreFree school meals for every student: the 2026 push in Congress
A bill from Sen. Sanders and Rep. Omar would feed every student for free and erase school meal debt.
Read moreThe Black Maternal Health Momnibus: a plan to keep moms alive
A package of bills targeting the U.S. maternal health crisis, from the perinatal workforce to postpartum care.
Read moreWIC and SNAP in 2026: what is funded and what is at risk
Both food programs made it through the 2026 budget, but proposed cuts and new rules put help on the line.
Read moreChild care bills in Congress: the fight to make care affordable
From the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act to bigger investments, the 2026 bills aimed at care costs.
Read morePaid family leave in Congress: the FAMILY Act, explained
Up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave: what the bill covers, how it pays for itself, and where it stands.
Read moreThe Child Tax Credit in 2026: what families get, and what is debated
What the credit is worth for 2026, why millions of low-income children still miss the full amount, and the bills that would change it.
Read moreHow Nexus Point Family Foundation began
The founding story of a grassroots family foundation, and the belief behind it: when one family rises, we all rise.
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Starting a Nonprofit
How to start a nonprofit, step by step.
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How to start a nonprofit: a step-by-step guide
From confirming a real need to receiving 501(c)(3) status, every step in order, with the current IRS fees and timelines and official sources you can check.
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