Children First is releasing five reports on the children in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, titled, “A Decade of Stalled Progress." Click the images below to download a copy of the report. Bucks County Chester County Delaware County...
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Build on Black History Month – Feb 21, 2025
EDUCATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF EQUITY It’s hard to ignore the contrast: while communities are celebrating Black History Month, the Trump Administration is undermining programs that actually help Black children and families in PA. The top of the list is...
Kids, We All Love ‘Em – Feb 14, 2025
SHOW THAT YOU LOVE CHILDREN Today’s the day when children share handmade Valentine’s Day cards and treats with the grown-ups they love. But is our great Commonwealth returning their affection by providing them with important things that they love, like… Their...
Fly, children, fly – Feb 7, 2025
MOVING THE BALL FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Pennsylvania is energized for the Eagles to win on Sunday and bring the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Philadelphia. After Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address this week, Pennsylvania is also gearing up for the FY26...
Children First PA Budget Analysis 2025-2026: What’s it Means for Children?
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...
More than a Spoonful of Sugar – 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 afford. Thanks to the sugar...
A Step Forward, but Still Falling Back – 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...
What Education Can We All Agree On? – Jan 9, 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...
It is a happy new year – 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...
What we wish for kids in 2025 – Dec 27, 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...