The principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, released reaction statements regarding the FY 2021-22 state budget.
2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book: Latest National Rankings for Child Well-Being Show Pennsylvania at 19
The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 19th for overall child well-being. The 50-state report of recent household data is a comprehensive review of child well-being and uses 16 indicators across four domains to rank each state: economic well-being, education, family and community, and health. […]
SCOTUS rules to keep Obamacare in place
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will leave the law intact and save health care for millions of Americans. The justices turned away a challenge from republican led states and the former Trump administration who urged the justices to block the entire law.
Lead Free Promise Project to launch campaign to combating lead poisoning in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Lead Free Promise Project is launching its campaign Thursday to end lead poisoning in PA. The project’s mission is to increase funding to help homeowners and landlords with low incomes remove lead-based hazards.
Racism Creates Inequities in Maternal and Child Health, Even Before Birth
The State of Babies Yearbook aims to bridge the gap between science and policy with national and state-by-state data on the well-being of America’s babies. The data are clear: The state in which a baby is born makes a big difference in their chance for a strong start in life.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, create community conversations, and drive advocacy to create safe and stable environments for Pennsylvania’s children.
Every Pennsylvania child has the right to live free from abuse and violence, grow up safe and healthy, and be cared for by adults who provide love, protection, and a secure environment.
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Bill Alert! Today, PPC supported bill #SB315 passed the Senate! #SB315 will provide more predictability to CTE Equipment Grant funding, improving students' education in CTE.
During April, we recognize National #ChildAbusePreventionMonth and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.