Number of PA Uninsured Children Stable, But No Progress

The number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania remains stable following last year’s unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision, but no progress has been made, according to the State of Children’s Health report by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. The report provides the first look at the impact of resuming Medicaid renewals following a three-year federal hiatus during the COVID-19 public health emergency. 

Report makes recommendations to solve PA’s ‘historic’ child care crisis

Pennsylvania is facing what children’s advocacy groups call a historic child care crisis, leaving thousands of young children without access to early learning programs. A new report estimates Pennsylvania loses $6.65 billion annually when families do not have child care and preschool options. Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the report examines […]

Transportation, Senate Election, and Child Care

This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features journalist Zach Hoopes of Harrisburg Patriot News/PennLive, who discusses transportation funding and Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate contest. Then, Kari King, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, joins host Terry Madonna for an update on important aspects of education in the state: early care, child care, and pre-care

Child care shortage threatens Pennsylvania’s economy, new report argues

In its latest report, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children found that under half of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds participate in publicly funded Pre-K, affecting more than 78,000 children. Only 25% of eligible children under age 3 are served by the subsidized child care program, known as Child Care Works.  That leaves another 73,000 eligible infants and toddlers […]

More investments in the early care and education workforce needed to give PA children the foundation they need to succeed

HARRISBURG (September 24, 2024) – A coordinated early care and education system ensures infants, toddlers, and preschoolers succeed in school and allows parents to work while knowing their children are safe and learning in high-quality care. A coordinated system is vital to the economy, yet according to the 2024 State of Early Care and Education […]

State of the Child

 

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