Investing in Lancaster’s Latino community to boost economic mobility
When banks and other lending institutions consider who they’re financing, they also need to consider what they’re financing and its impact on the community. Childcare is a good example. Lancaster has larger gaps in early childhood programs than the state, according to Kids Count (The Annie E. Casey Foundation | Pa. Partnerships for Children.) These programs support academic and emotional growth and help kids enter […]
Measles concerns amplified in PA following two deaths
With measles on the rise, Pennsylvania children’s advocates are reminding parents of the importance of vaccine checkups for kids, in hopes of keeping them healthy in and out of the classroom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported measles cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide are at their highest levels(opens in new tab) in more than three […]
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💙 Kinship caregivers step up when children and families need them most.
During National Kinship Month, we’re recognizing the grandparents, relatives, siblings, family friends and other caring adults who open their homes and take on parenting responsibilities when a child cannot
It’s National Kinship Month, PA! Kinship caregivers are grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, adult siblings, and even family friends who make the selfless choice to take on parenting responsibilities when biological parents can't.
💙 September is #HungerActionMonth.
For Pennsylvania’s children, access to nutritious food is foundational to their health, development & ability to learn and thrive.
SNAP matters for children. It helps eligible families afford groceries and provides an important source of food
💙 September is #KinshipCareMonth in Pennsylvania!
We’re grateful to @GovernorShapiro for recognizing the grandparents, relatives, close family friends and other caregivers who step up when children cannot safely remain with their parents.
Kinship caregivers help children
It’s National Kinship Month, PA! Kinship caregivers are grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, adult siblings, and even family friends who make the selfless choice to take on parenting responsibilities when biological parents can't.
Happy Labor Day from PPC!
Today, we recognize Pennsylvania’s workers and families and the supports that help them succeed.
Affordable child care, quality early learning, health care and other essential supports help working parents provide for their families while giving kids a