Join families, youth, educators, health providers, and community leaders for a solutions-focused conversation on strengthening children’s mental health in PA. We are interested in hearing your experiences and learning what your community needs now to help children thrive. This is a free, family friendly event.

Join families, youth, educators, health providers, and community leaders for a solutions-focused conversation on strengthening children’s mental health in PA. We are interested in hearing your experiences and learning what your community needs now to help children thrive. This is a free, family friendly event.

On the evening of Friday, May 1, 2026, Children First will celebrate the extraordinary life and times of our retiring Executive Director Donna Cooper and honor her as the 2026 Champion for Children. Donna has led Children First for the last 12 years, transforming us into one of the preeminent child advocacy organizations in Pennsylvania. Having spent eight years in city government in […]