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Children are our New Year’s Resolution, Dec 31, 2020

     Tomorrow, many of us will pledge ourselves to New Year’s resolutions—eating better, exercising, a new hobby, or finishing that book that’s been collecting dust on the nightstand. This year, more than most, is starting off with such enthusiasm that we hope...

Children learn what they see, Dec 4, 2020

    Children learn what they see. When they hear the President is inviting guests to the White House for more than a dozen holiday parties, they rightfully have a hard time understanding why they can’t see their grandparents and cousins during the...

Heed the call, lawmakers.  The times are a-changin’. Nov 13, 2020

  Heed the call, lawmakers.  The times are a-changin’. The reaction to the Biden-Harris win in Pennsylvania stimulated spontaneous dancing in the streets of Philadelphia and across the country.  Now a week later, the razor thin Biden victory speaks volumes...

September State Cuts to Providers Jeopardize Child Care Centers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:       Amy Kobeta, PCCY, 347-607-1058,  amyk@childrenfirstpa.com Jodi Askins (Start Strong PA), 272-444-1860,  jodiaskins@gmail.com September State Cuts to Providers Jeopardize Child Care Centers Real time visual tally shows shocking...

How to put kids first this election–September 11, 2020

How to put kids first this election Child care was among the many important government services that were long long undervalued. Now, for businesses and voters, child care tops the list of things to support. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark, Sen. Lisa...