Feb 5, 2025
Governor Shapiro FY 2026 State Budget Proposal What’s it Means for Children February 5, 2025 Governor Shapiro delivered his third proposed budget to the PA legislature, outlining what he called commonsense investments to make the lives of Pennsylvanians better. The...
Jan 24, 2025
IF IT’S NOT BROKEN, DON’T FIX IT After a rocky start this year, it’s baffling that Philadelphia City Council would wade into yet another divisive issue: the soda tax. Working parents and caregivers want great early programs they can...
Jan 17, 2025
PHILLY COURTS DOUBLES DOWN ON LOCKING KIDS UP Just when we thought it was safe(r) to be a kid in Philadelphia, we learn that Philly locks up young people at a rate about four times the national average; more than New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. In our...
Jan 10, 2025
CTE: A SLAM-DUNK FOR PA STUDENTS AND LAWMAKERS Not every student wants to go to college, but they want more out of life than a high school diploma can deliver. Imagine, for them, getting training and educational credit for well-paying jobs before they even...
Jan 3, 2025
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE There is good news already this year for Philadelphia children and teens – fewer of them will be locked up and more of them are taking advantage of programs that brighten their futures. It hasn’t always been this way. When Mayor Parker...
Dec 30, 2024
OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Each new year brings new possibilities and many of us use this time to commit to making positive changes in our lives. Children First is also committed to making changes (in public policy) in 2025 to improve the lives of...
