(Philadelphia, PA) June 12, 2012 – As many families throughout Pennsylvania and nationwide struggle to rebound from the recession, participation in the Summer Nutrition Programs continues to fall short. According to a new report, Hunger Doesn’t Take a...
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Give Kids Sight Day 2012 Targets Uninsured Children for Eye Checks
Tens of Thousands of Philadelphia Children are Without Health Insurance Coverage Download PDF (Philadelphia, PA) March 21, 2012 – After 1,400 free vision screenings – and 600 Philadelphia children fitted for free eyeglasses! – last...
The Impact of Governor Corbett’s Proposed Budget: Testimony to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Health and Human Services
Health related needs of children in school: Testimony to the School Reform Commission
Health related needs of children in school: Testimony to the School Reform Commission
REPORT: Getting to Graduation and Beyond – Dec 2011
Child Poverty Increasing in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Download PDF (Philadelphia, PA) September 22, 2011 – The percentage of children living in poverty has increased in four of five Southeastern Pennsylvania counties from before the recession (2006) through 2010, with deep poverty impacting nearly half of poor...
Households with Children Unable to Afford Enough Food to Feed the Family
Download PDF (Philadelphia, PA) August 11, 2011 – Nearly half of households with children in Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District (49.6 percent) reported not having enough money to buy the food they needed during 2009-10, according to a new analysis...
REPORT: Envisioning Good Vision Care for Philadelphia Children – Jul 2011
A survey of parents and providers revealing surprising insights into the misinformation about vision benefits for children: July 2011