Children First improves the lives of Pennsylvania children by developing initiatives and advocating for quality healthcare, child care, public education, and vulnerable youth.
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Every year, over 11,500 children in Pennsylvania are poisoned by lead paint, a completely preventable tragedy. Aging homes with peeling paint and toxic dust continue to harm kids, causing lifelong brain and behavioral damage.
The Lead-Free Promise Project is working to finally end lead paint ...poisoning in PA and protect every child’s future. @paleadfree
Today is World Teen Mental Health Day! Take some time to learn about the important work our partners at @pastrongminds do. 💚
You’re invited to join our upcoming community dialogue events! These conversations bring together families, youth, educators, health providers, and community ...leaders to share experiences and explore solutions to strengthen children’s mental health. Your voice matters.
We’re going county by county to examine where PA children are still being left behind. Today, we’re taking a closer look at Chester County and what the data shows for kids and families. Check out our county briefs from our 2025 report, A Decade of Stalled Progress using the link in bio!
PCCY got to work in the late ’90s- helping launch the Summer Play Street Program, fighting for mothers and infants in hospitals, securing major grants, and playing a key role in forming the Philadelphia Office of Child Care!
Each year, more than 11,500 children in Pennsylvania are poisoned by lead in their homes, causing lifelong harm that is entirely preventable.
HB 2041 would ensure young children are offered critical lead testing. Urge your state representative to support this bipartisan bill and protect ...Pennsylvania’s kids using the link in bio.
Child Care Voter mobilizes and educates voters to elect champions for children! With big elections ahead, keeping children and families top of mind is crucial for both voters and candidates. Learn more about their work at @childcarevoterspa
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