Jan 19, 2024
HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN Pennsylvania has the 5th highest number of uninsured children in the nation, according to the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children. There are more uninsured kids in Pennsylvania – 174,000! – than the total population of Harrisburg...
Jan 19, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
ALL THREE BRANCHES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION In a huge step toward delivering a quality, 21st century education to every child in the Commonwealth, the Shapiro Administration and influential legislators reported that PA’s public schools are being...
Jan 5, 2024
WE KNOW WHAT WORKS – LET’S DO IT AGAIN Sometimes it’s a good thing that history repeats itself. It’s worth considering when it comes to funding public schools. This year’s public school assessments (PSSAs) are a stark warning that far too many...
Dec 22, 2023
DELIVERING VALUABLE GIFTS TO CHILDREN AND TEENS In the spirit of holiday gift-giving, we’re proud to share some of the gifts we’ve delivered to Pennsylvania children and teens. Our years of advocating for school funding are paying off as students in the lowest...
Dec 15, 2023
GUN VIOLENCE DEMANDS WE DO MORE FOR CHILDREN We know there are so many great causes to support, but where can you find an organization that produces an astonishing $131 return for kids for every dollar donated? Children First is improving kids’ lives by...
