Children Stuck in Recession in Suburban Counties Despite Recovery
Children Stuck in Recession in Suburban Counties Despite Recovery Child poverty, lower test scores casts long shadow in Delco, Bucks, Montco and Chester DOWNLOAD…
Childwatch Newsletter–July 2016
Have you received our latest edition of Childwatch? Download the electronic version of PCCY’s semi-annual newsletter or subscribe now to have our next edition…
It’s Not Just Flint — Philadelphia Has a Huge Lead Problem, Too – Philadelphia Magazine – February 21, 2016
The nation has recently come to the horrible realization that, thanks to a series of bad decisions by government officials, children in Flint, Michigan, have been drinking…
News Release: Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 .…
Philly schools don’t bite on plans to outsource student health services – WHYY Newsworks – October 22, 2015
In May, the Philadelphia School District asked for outside proposals to help it provide better health services in schools without raising its medical budget.…
1 day, 1,300 kids, 2,600 eyes examined in Philly – The Philadelphia Inquirer – October 25, 2015
It was a long bus ride from Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday morning, but for Ebony Wright, the journey to Center City for vision screenings…
24 أكتوبر: فحوصات العين / النظارات المجانية للأطفال غير المؤمن عليهم في حدث PCCY - Philly.Com - 20 أكتوبر 2015
Today’s guest blogger is Colleen McCauley, Health Policy Director at Public Citizens for Children and Youth. PCCY is a research, advocacy and direct service…
Annual event offers free eye screenings for children – The Philadelphia Tribune – October 20, 2015
Uninsured and underinsured children can tap into free eye screenings during the upcoming Give Kids Sight Day. Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY),…
Resources for families: A Philadelphia literacy guide – The Philadelphia Public School Notebook – October 8, 2015
Give Kids Sight Day – Free Vision Screening On Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wills Eye Hospital will host its annual Give Kids…
Uninsured Children to Receive Free Eye Exams and Free Eyeglasses During 2015 Give Kids Sight Day
Uninsured Children Who Did Not Have or Did Not Pass an Eye Screening Encouraged to Attend PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 5th, 2015) – All uninsured…