https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog Fact-checked family advocacy, uplifting news, and an honest guide to starting a nonprofit, from a grassroots 501(c)(3) serving families from pregnancy through age 18. en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-states-free-school-meals-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-states-free-school-meals-2026 Nine states now offer free school meals to every student, no application needed. The good news on universal school meals and what it means for families. Uplifting News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-kinship-foster-care-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-kinship-foster-care-2026 A plain-language look at the federal effort to support kinship caregivers and improve foster care for children and families. Legislation Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-end-diaper-need-act-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-end-diaper-need-act-2026 One in two families struggles to afford enough diapers. Here is the federal bill that would help, and where it stands. Legislation Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-family-housing-vouchers-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-family-housing-vouchers-2026 How housing vouchers help families keep a roof overhead, and the policy debate shaping their future. Legislation Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-universal-school-meals-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-universal-school-meals-2026 Should every child eat free at school, no questions asked? The federal push for universal school meals and the research behind it. Legislation Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-maternal-health-momnibus-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-maternal-health-momnibus-2026 A clear look at the Black Maternal Health Momnibus and what it would mean for moms and babies. Legislation Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-wic-snap-funding-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-wic-snap-funding-2026 WIC and SNAP keep millions of children fed. Here is what the current funding debate could change. Legislation Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-child-care-affordability-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-child-care-affordability-2026 Child care can cost more than rent. A look at the federal effort to bring those costs down for working families. Legislation Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-paid-family-leave-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-paid-family-leave-2026 The United States still has no national paid family leave. Here is the bill on the table and what it would change for parents. Legislation Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/how-to-start-a-nonprofit https://nexuspointfamily.org/how-to-start-a-nonprofit The honest, practical guide to starting a nonprofit, from finding a real need to filing for 501(c)(3) status and the actual fees. Starting a Nonprofit Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-child-tax-credit-2026 https://nexuspointfamily.org/blog-child-tax-credit-2026 A plain-language breakdown of the Child Tax Credit debate and what it means at the kitchen table for families raising kids. Legislation Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000