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  • Governor’s Budget Response

    WATCH LIVE Join Children First on Tuesday, February 4th at 4pm for our live reaction to the Governor's budget address where we will provide a breakdown on how the FY26 budget will affect children.

  • Montgomery County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress

    Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA

      Join Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Montgomery County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Thursday, February 13th at 4pm at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA 19401. REGISTER HERE  

  • Chester County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress

    Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA

      Join Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Chester County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Wednesday, February 19th at 4pm at the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355. REGISTER HERE  

  • Delaware County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress

    Helen Kates Furness Memorial Library 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA

      Join Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Delaware County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Friday, February 21st at 10am at the Helen Kates Furness Memorial Library, 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086. REGISTER HERE  

  • Philly Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress

    School District of Philadelphia 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

      Join Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Philadelphia, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:30am at the School District of Philadelphia's Main Auditorium, 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. REGISTER HERE  

  • Bucks County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress

    Bristol Township School District Admin Bldg 5 Blue Lake Road, Levittown, PA

      Join Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Bucks County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Friday, February 28th at 10am at the Bristol Township School District Administration Building, 5 Blue Lake Road, Levittown, PA 19057. REGISTER HERE

  • Webinar: Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Crisis

      Pennsylvania’s youth mental health crisis demands urgent action. Expanding mental health services, supporting families, and driving policy change—these are just a few of the critical topics that will be addressed at the upcoming  Strong Minds, Bright Futures Webinar: Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Crisis. Join us for a powerful conversation featuring parents, youth, […]

  • Capitol Caravan Advocacy Days in Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania State Capitol N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, United States

      JOIN US IN HARRISBURG SPRING 2025 MEET WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO TALK ABOUT HOW THE STATE CAN SUPPORT K12 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.  SIGN UP NOW and we will handle making appointments with your legislators. For more information email: info@childrenfirstpa.com or call 215-563-5848 and leave a message to receive a call […]

  • Save Head Start – Join Us in DC

      URGENT CALL TO ACTION:  Protect vital Head Start funding and support our most vulnerable children and families. Head Start provides crucial early childhood education, nutrition, and family support services that have a lasting positive impact. We are organizing a day of action in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 16, 2025, to urge Congress to […]

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  • Celebration of the 2025 Champion for Children: Governor Josh Shapiro

    Vie 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

      On Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Children First will be honoring Governor Josh Shapiro at our annual Celebration of the Champion for Children, and we are also proud to be celebrating our 45th Anniversary! We are choosing to honor Governor Shapiro on this special occasion because he has made education a top priority since his […]

  • Allegheny County Community Dialogue for Stronger Children’s Mental Health

    Jewish Healthcare Foundation 625 Liberty Ave, #2500, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • First Look: Draft Policy Recommendations for Supporting All Young Learners to Thrive

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    Parents and caregivers, join Children First for an exclusive first look at the policy recommendations that will shape our upcoming fall report on expulsion and suspension in early learning. The report lifts up the experiences of early childhood providers, parents, and caregivers—and advances solutions to disrupt the pre-k to prison pipeline by starting with our […]

  • Indiana County Community Dialogue for Youth Mental Health

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kovalchick Campus 711 Pratt Drive, Indiana, PA, United States

    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.

  • Allegheny County Community Dialogue for Youth Mental Health

    Jewish Healthcare Foundation 625 Liberty Ave, #2500, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • The State of the State with Sen. Haywood

    Glenside Memorial Hall 185 South Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

    Children First will be attending State Senator Art Haywood's State of the State townhall, where he will be be discussing the state of the Commonweath and taking questions from community members. Stop by our table and say "hi!"

  • Wingohocking Neighbors Day

    Wingohocking Neighbors Day 1501 West Wingohocking St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Stop by and say "hi" at Wingohocking Neighbors Day, an annual resource fair and community celebration. The day features live music, food trucks, a kids' play street, and access to community resources like Children First. See you there!

  • GRANDFamily Connections Provider Network

    Virtual

    Children First staff members, Stefanie Arbutina and Kate Fox, will present to the GRANDFamily Connections Provider Network on the status of kids in Chester County. You can register for this free event, focused on grandparents raising grandkids and kinship care. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7p0Zdb1ZRnYY-v3a1PAlGC9LfUkDdTrYNdaQh65YHtweUCQ/viewform

  • Empowering Change: Strategies for a Lead-Safe Future

    St. Joseph's University, Stoudt Hall 850 Greenfield Rd, Lancaster, PA, United States

    The Lead-Free Promise Project is pleased to invite you to attend the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Conference on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The day will include presentations and keynote speakers with engaging panel discussions addressing lead paint poisoning that still effects nearly 11,500 Pennsylvania children ever year. This conference will offer important information, updates, and beneficial […]

  • PA Youth Justice Alliance

    Stefanie Arbutina, Children First Director of Vulnerable Youth Policy, is a featured speaker on a webinar that looks at where we've been and where we need to go for children in the juvenile justice system. Children First is proud to join partners across Pennsylvania in the newly branded PA Youth Justice Alliance—working together to ensure […]

  • Luzerne County Community Dialogue for Youth Mental Health

    Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center 36 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    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.

  • Response to the Governors Budget: 2026

    Governor Josh Shapiro will present his budget for the Commonwealth on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - a really big day for Pennsylvania. Coming to a screen near you... Children First is taking control of the airwaves after Governor Shapiro releases his 2026 state budget. Head to our live zoom link at 4pm on February 3rd […]

  • Early learning & the PA Budget

    Zoom

    Learn how we can continue to work together in 2026 and 2027 to strengthen Pennsylvania’s early learning system for teachers and programs and grow access to more eligible families! Please join Children First partners in the Start Strong and Pre-K for PA coalitions for a special webinar focusing on: advocating for early learning in the […]

  • Lehigh Valley Community Dialogue for Kids’ Mental Health

    Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA, United States

    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. REGISTER HERE

  • Ignite Philly: Driving the Next Phase of Youth Mental Health

    School District of Philadelphia 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    It’s time to get our kids the mental health support they deserve. Ignite Philly is a Strong Minds, Bright Futures event that brings together students, families, educators, providers, and community leaders for an action-oriented evening focused on the future of youth mental health. The event will begin with reflections from three Philadelphia students sharing their […]

  • Save Our Schools Events

    The School District of Philadelphia will have to cut jobs next year due to underfunding. Philadelphia students cannot afford fewer teachers, librarians, and counselors - but City Council can vote to prevent those cuts. It's time to speak up on behalf of children and teens! Attend one (or more) of the upcoming public events and […]

  • 2026 Champion for Children

    Vie 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

    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 […]

  • Pennsylvania Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026

    Pennsylvania State Capitol N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026: Please join us in Harrisburg as we elevate lived experience, celebrate recovery, build connections, and advocate for the supports and resources that strengthen our communities. 10:00 AM: RESOURCES & NETWORKING & LEGISLATIVE VISITS 12:00 PM: LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 2:00 PM: PRESS CONFERENCE

  • Spring Into Action on Lead Poisoning

    East Lansdowne Borough Hall 155 Lexington Avenue, East Lansdowne, PA, United States

    This half-day, community-focused event is designed for both residents and local stakeholders to come together to share information, discuss policy solutions, and explore strategies to prevent lead exposure. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, engage in discussions, ask questions, and collaborate on actionable steps. The event is intended to be approachable, […]