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Wow! Build Back Better! – Nov 19, 2021

  Historic and Life Changing  More than four million Pennsylvania children in our state alone will live better lives with Build Back Better. This historic legislation that passed the U.S. House this morning will help kids throughout the Commonwealth –...

Racial Equity Early Childhood Provider Council – Oct 6, 2021

Children First has listened to many child care providers who want to change early childhood education policies to improve program quality. The time has come for more diverse voices to be part of the conversation. Children First is leading the process to create the...

Sounding the Alarm – Sep 17, 2021

  The Numbers Don’t Lie Employers are hanging the “Help Wanted” signs, but potential employees need some help themselves first. A huge reason why employers are finding it so hard to hire new workers is the severe shortage of child care....

Labor Pains – Sep 3, 2021

    If ever a time to honor Labor Day… Labor Day honors the American workforce and the contributions that workers make to our communities and families. After the past year, many people deserve extra recognition for their extraordinary fortitude as...

Major Returns on 1% Investment – June 18, 2021

    An early learner shows her appreciation of Councilmember Cindy Bass for supporting Philly Pre-K. Four-year-olds Aiden and Brooke stole the show at the five-year anniversary celebration of Philly Pre-K (PHLpreK). Mama Ingrid, their storied teacher, shared...

Are the Unemployed Just Lazy? – June 4, 2021

    It’s the narrative — not the unemployed — that’s lazy (This is an excerpt of an opinion piece written by Dan O’Brien, PCCY Education Coordinator for Bucks County, that was published in the Bucks County Courier Times.) We’ve all heard...