Testimony: Lead Paint Poisoning in Yeadon Borough

Testimony presented to Yeadon Borough Council Rosemarie Halt, Health Policy Consultant Children First June 5, 2025 Good evening, Mayor Hepkins, and thank you for the time to speak today on this important ordinance to protect children from lead paint poisoning in the...

TESTIMONY: Mental Health Needs of Children in Kensington

Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council Hearing on Mental Health Needs of Children in Kensington Kids Donna Cooper, Executive Director September 16, 2025 DOWNLOAD PDF Good afternoon, Council members, and thank you for the opportunity to testify. I’m Donna...

TESTIMONY: Increasing Millage Rate, Inella Ray – April 30, 2025

Testimony to the Philadelphia City Council on Increasing Millage Rate Presented by Inella Ray, Director of Parent Advocacy and Engagement, Children First April 30, 2025 Good morning, City Council President Johnson and members of City Council, My name is Inella Ray. I...

TESTIMONY: Increasing Millage Rate – April 30, 2025

Testimony to the Philadelphia City Council on Increasing Millage Rate Presented by Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Children First April 30, 2025 On behalf of Children First, I am Donna Cooper here today to ask this council to continue to increase local funds for the...

TESTIMONY: Keeping Students Joy, Priyanka Reyes-Kaura 4-4-2025

Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council By Priyanka Reyes-Kaura Children First K-12 Education Policy Director April 4, 2025 Children First is fully in support of the Joy Campaign because we know that joyful school environments promote student learning,...