Mar 27, 2019
The American Dream is eroding in Delaware County. Incomes that used to provide a comfortable middle class life are no longer enough to even cover the basics. Even families who are near the median income – an income that should solidify their middle class status – are...
Feb 8, 2019
Philly DA moves to reform juvenile justice system Philadelphia’s draconian and all too ineffective juvenile justice system has historically been prone to seek incarceration and heavy supervision of children, trapping them in a byzantine system...
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...
