If children matter, they must be counted–March 6, 2020
If children matter, they must be counted The first few years of your child’s life, while joyful, can be stressful, anxious ones. Endless…
The scary health threat that’s already here–February 28, 2020
This threat is a clear and present danger “I didn’t know anything about lead until that call telling me my son’s brain could…
Getting bigger to make learning better–February 21, 2020
There’s a palpable excitement in numerous Philadelphia schools this term. It’s boosting critical thinking, empathy and tolerance. Educators tell us it awakens the imaginations…
PA legislators trumped on child care–February 14, 2020
PA legislators trumped on child care [NOTE: Not knowing how to feel after the first two paragraphs of this newsletter…
3 Truths That Sound Great (Because They’re Lies)–February 7, 2020
Little comfort when your house is on fire… This week’s budget address contained some wins for kids (more money for CHIP…
TESTIMONY: Response to Gov. Wolf’s 2020 Budget Address – Feb 4, 2020
Our response to Gov. Wolf’s 2020 Budget Address WHY HOLD BACK THE PROGRESS OF OUR CHILDREN? Pennsylvania families need the Governor and the legislature…
A not-so-secret shared agenda–January 31, 2020
A not-so-secret shared agenda There were a few recent developments we wanted to share with you this week that filled us…
Advocacy protects our most vulnerable kids–January 24, 2020
Advocacy protects our must vulnerable kids We learned the hard way that by shifting our gaze away from the needs of the most…
PCCY’s Minefaire draws kids from coast to coast…–January 17, 2020
PCCY’s massive Minefaire event a holiday hit “Germantown.” “South Philly!” And where did you guys come from? “Los Angeles!” With…
A long history of fighting for the future…December 20, 2019
A long history of fighting for the future As this year winds down, we are looking to 2020, which will…