The share of children receiving SNAP increased by 53% from 2009 to 2013.
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REPORT: Family Economic and Food Security in Delaware County – Aug 2014
School breakfast participation in Delaware County public schools dropped by 10% from 2008 to 2012. Less than one in three eligible students receive breakfast at school.
REPORT: Family Economic and Food Security in Chester County – Aug 2014
The number of Chester County children enrolled in SNAP increased by nearly 56% from 2009.
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Chester County is Nice… Depending on Who You Ask
Chester County is a nice place to live. Throughout the recession, the median family income never dropped below $100,000. In 2010, the Inquirer reported that Chester County was among the 25 richest counties in the nation. That’s out of more than 3,000...
Heading in the Wrong Direction: More Delaware County Children Suffer from Hunger and Poverty
In Delaware County, children—particularly young children—are more likely to be living in poverty than any other age group. The number of economically disadvantaged students continues to rise, and Delco school districts are struggling to meet their needs. ...
Not All Kids Are All Right in Bucks County
2012 saw a recovery of sorts for Bucks County, with the median family income finally returning to 2008 levels, but there’s little relief in sight for children at the lower end of the economic spectrum. A disproportionate number of children—nearly 9,000 total—in...
In Delaware County, More Food Taken Off Tables, While Need Continues To Rise
Things have been getting better lately— but not for kids in Delaware County. Poverty levels in the Philadelphia area are beginning to return to pre-recession levels, but in Delaware County, they’re going in the wrong direction. While childhood poverty...
REPORT: Courtwatch: Juvenile Justice in Philadelphia – Oct 2012
A report on the Juvenile Justice System in Philadelphia
POLICY PAPER: Philadelphia Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness – Aug 2010
A report to understand trends and make policy recommendations for children experiencing homelessness.