Racial Equity Early Childhood Provider Council – Oct 6, 2021

Children First has listened to many child care providers who want to change early childhood education policies to improve program quality. The time has come for more diverse voices to be part of the conversation. Children First is leading the process to create the...

REPORT: Informed and Empowered: Girls With Options – Sep 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, Children First amyk@childrenfirstpa.com WHAT WE LEARNED IN SEX ED: GIRLS NEED OPTIONS Black and Hispanic girls want culturally relevant sex education Download Press Release Download Report PHILADELPHIA (September 10, 2021) —...

Girls Want Options – Sept 10, 2021

  Girls WANT Options “I wasn’t really aware of my own reproductive anatomy, didn’t have a good understanding of the variety of contraceptives. The Girls With Options workshops provided me with information and options. I gained insight...

A New Take on Patriotism – Jul 2, 2021

      A Novel Way to Show Your Patriotism Since the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, Americans have been working tirelessly to perfect our democracy. Child labor laws, women’s suffrage, civil rights, and environmental protections are outcomes of...

Black & Hispanic Students Aren’t Criminals – May 28, 2021

    Hopes for Gianna Floyd & All Students of Color Standing proudly on the White House lawn on Tuesday, George Floyd’s seven-year-old daughter Gianna led the chant to say his name as the country marked the anniversary of his slaying. His murder sparked a...

She’s talking to YOU! – May 21, 2021

  Pennsylvania House and Senate Republican leaders declared last week’s vote to amend the state constitution and limit the powers of the Governor to declare an emergency a “victory for the people of Pennsylvania.” The swift process used to place this...