POLICY PAPER: Alarming Trends Show More Children At Risk – Feb 2022

Alarming Trends Show More Children At Risk Child Abuse is Taking More Lives of Children in Philadelphia February 2, 2022 The stated purpose of Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare system is to “protect children from abuse, neglect, and enable children to remain safely in...

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) —...

REPORT: A New Look at Cyber Charter Fund Balances – June 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY amyk@childrenfirstpa.com, 347-607-1058 mobile CYBER CHARTERS ARE STOCKPILING DOLLARS THAT SHOULD GO TO STUDENTS New Report Shows PA’s Cyber Charters Are Banking Millions Download Press Release Download Report...

RESOURCE: The American Rescue Act Plan – Apr 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...

REPORT: No More Dreams Deferred – Mar 2021

No More Dreams Deferred: Building An Education System That Works for Black and Hispanic Students Across the region, the share of students of color attending suburban public schools is growing. In fact, one of four students attending 61 suburban school districts in...