May 18, 2018
The anguished cries of isolated children She was already in trouble and had run out of chances. Juvenile court sent her to a residential facility, which her mother thought would be good for her. Beatriz Jimenez, 16, testified this week at a hearing...
Feb 6, 2018
PCCY Analysis Governor Tom Wolf’s 2018 Budget Proposal A conservative down payment The Commonwealth’s 2.6 million children will be able to access more of the resources necessary to get a better start in life because of the funding priorities outlined in...
Feb 9, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 . PHILADELPHIA (February 9, 2016) – Here are our top 5 takeaways from today’s budget address in Harrisburg: . 85%: Governor Wolf...
Jan 15, 2016
Pennsylvania’s rate of uninsured Hispanic children is now at 7.4 percent, according to a new report released today by the Georgetown Center for Children and Families, the National Council of La Raza, and Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY). The report...
Jul 23, 2015
The Annie E. Casey Foundation just released its 2015 Kids Count Data Book. Here are 5 takeaways about children in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Spread the word! Click on the social media icons at the top of the page to share with your networks.
Mar 18, 2015
The Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children commits our next mayor to championing school funding, achieving universal high-quality Pre-K access, establishing a higher minimum wage, expanding participation in childhood hunger prevention programs, upgrading City...
