We can’t turn a blind eye, or a deaf ear, any longer–January 4, 2019
We can’t turn a blind eye, or a deaf ear, any longer If you don’t see it, it won’t hurt you. That’s the theory…
They couldn’t afford healthcare for their kids. They got help–December 21, 2018
They couldn’t afford healthcare for their kids. They found help. It’s the last installment of The Point for 2018. This week we’re sharing…
Hot takes on top issues affecting kids–November 30, 2018
A great way to keep up and share key PCCY news Hot off the presses, there’s a new way to get up to…
TESTIMONY: Protect child tenants with greater transparency, accountability
Philadelphia City Council – License & Inspection Committee Hearing Testimony on Bill #180939 November 28, 2018 Submitted by Colleen McCauley, Health Policy…
Bid to rid homes of lead paint belongs in court–November 2, 2018
Bid to rid homes of lead paint belongs in court Finally, the lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan has begun to subside. The…
A huge leap forward in fight to end childhood lead poisoning–October 26, 2018
Councilwoman Reynolds Brown: Time to get the lead out! In August, after over a year of maddening inaction by City Hall, PCCY…
Alarmed by inaction, Lead Free Philly rises–August 24, 2018
“Hey, City Hall, GET THE LEAD OUT!” Despite receiving key recommendations from the Mayor’s Advisory Group on Lead Poisoning over a…
Alarmed by inaction, Lead Free Philly Coalition rises–Press Release
Lead Free Philly Coalition Urges Quick Action from Council to Prevent Majority of 2,700 Annual Child Poisonings New legislation would close ‘loophole’ in City’s…
BevTax fight is over–KIDS WIN!!!–July 20, 2018
BevTax fight is over–KIDS WIN! This week, by a degree of magnitude that is all too rare these days, the lives of thousands…
Testimony–Keep Kids Protected From Tobacco
Public Citizens for Children and Youth Council Testimony to Keep Kids Safe from Tobacco Marketing and Sales Colleen McCauley, Health Policy Director June 6,…