Pennsylvania is one of ten states where the number of children living in areas of concentrated poverty has grown, according to a new report. The data shows a nine point increase in the percentage of children living in concentrated poverty in the Keystone state in 2013-2017 over the previous 4-year period.
Concentrated child poverty worsens in Pennsylvania, study says
The number of children living in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty continues to increase in Pennsylvania, new data released Tuesday show.
The lost children: Advocates fear census will undercount kids
After nearly 1 million children were left out of the U.S. census in 2010, the federal government formed a task force to tackle the problem.
OP-ED: Quality pre-K prepares kids for school
As a kindergarten teacher of nearly 17 years, I am often asked if I notice a difference between kids who have attended prekindergarten and those who have not. My answer is always the same: YES, YES, and YES!
‘Today is a day of reckoning’; Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pa. to do better for its residents in vulnerable situations
Saying the horror stories of Pennsylvanians who were harmed by state-provided programs and services designed to protect them, Gov. Tom Wolf is calling for change.
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Nearly ½ of maternal deaths occur in the first year after pregnancy. Medicaid cuts could leave new moms without access to life-saving care when needed most. Read more in @GeorgetownCCF’s latest brief: https://bit.ly/4iBj6Z5
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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.