Apr 28, 2021
Below are materials for child care, afterschool program and other child-serving providers to assist parents/caregivers connect their children to behavioral health resources in Philadelphia. These materials are part of a training Children First conducted for child care...
Apr 9, 2021
DOWNLOAD Resources for Communities Pennsylvania’s counties and municipalities received $6.15 billion in funds to help communities and families rebound from the pandemic; these funds must be spent by the end of 2024. These funds are on top of funds received by local...
Dec 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY 347-607-1058 mobile amyk@childrenfirstpa.com City Groups Raise Alarm about Lack of Mental, Behavioral Health Supports Ask to Meet with Mayor Kenney to Discuss Next Steps PHILADELPHIA (December 1, 2020) – In the wake of...
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...
Nov 11, 2016
This purpose of this guide is to provide information to Philadelphia early childhood educators on how to help parents and caregivers obtain services for children ages 0 to 5 with behavioral health concerns and/or developmental delays. For more information on...
Nov 4, 2014
Behavioral health services are available to eligible Philadelphia students in over 100 schools in the District. The services are provided by private behavioral health agencies contracted by Community Behavioral Health, the entity that reimburses behavioral health...
