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SUMMARY:Justice in Education Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join student advocates from across the region to learn about justice in education\, share what you’re passionate about\, and generate education solutions with fellow advocates
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/justice-in-education-youth-summit/
LOCATION:FS Investments\, 201 Rouse Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19112
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SUMMARY:Know Before You Vote Series
DESCRIPTION:Children First is pleased to present a series of four workshops for Parents and Providers on what you should know before you cast your next vote!\n \nOver 100 districts have changed since the last time you voted! Parents and Providers and invited to join Children First to learn about what you need to know before casting your ballot this year! \nTuesday\, April 19th from  \nREGISTER for 1pm to 2pm \nREGISTER for 6:30pm to 7:30pm \n  \nDoes advocacy seem intimidating or would take up too much of your time? There are SO many avenues to get involved! Parents and Providers are invited to find out\, with Children First \, how you can make an impact in as little as 60 seconds! \nThursday\, April 28th  \nREGISTER for 1pm to 2pm  \nREGISTER for 6:30pm to 7:30pm \n  \nSometimes reaching out to our own networks feels difficult to do\, especially when it comes to politics. Parents and Providers are invited to come join Children First and learn how to text your friends about advocacy! \nThursday\, May 12th  \nREGISTER for 1pm to 2pm  \nREGISTER for 6:30pm to 7:30pm \n  \nWhat do elected officials do for you besides vote in Harrisburg? Parents and Providers are invited to come learn about constituent services and find out what your elected officials can do for you! \nWednesday\, May 25th  \nREGISTER for 1pm to 2pm  \nREGISTER for 5pm to 6pm \n 
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/know-before-you-vote-series/
LOCATION:Pa
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SUMMARY:Vigil for Fair Funding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Vigil for Fair Funding on March 15th at 3pm at Philadelphia’s City Hall by the Octavius Catto statue located on the South Broad Street side of the building.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/vigil-for-fair-funding/
LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall\, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T193000
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SUMMARY:Claim Your Cash Income Tax Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Have you claimed the cash owed to you? Children First and the Campaign for Working Families invite you to join us for one of our tax prep sessions on learning more about what is owed to you and how to claim the cash for your family before the IRS deadline! \nDon’t delay… register for one of our sessions below: \n\nMarch 2\, 2022 @ 4:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYofu2rrzItHtJMBpKZcPDzhAY5BwYgbHCz\n\n\nMarch 3\, 2022 @ Noon: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcumprDwuGtPLMRKo3qsNqaqAjzGKepK9\n\n\nMarch 30\, 2022 @ 10am: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc-2hqD8uG9M4gwUp15RD1FYAFL6PSNyc\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2022 @ 6:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudO2pqj4pG9dNNHZ5PQ57UabzcO3FmgeD\n\n  \nDownload and share TAX FLYER with others!
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/claimyourcash/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T190000
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SUMMARY:PA Budget Forecast for Kids
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URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/pa-budget-forecast-for-kids/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T200000
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SUMMARY:Fair Funding Lawsuit Update for Parents
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum for caregivers to learn about the historic fair funding trial\, the commentary coming out of the courts\, and how they can help build momentum for our collective fight for fair funding! Our kids deserve more than what they are getting\, and we need your support to help make sure our kids get what they deserve!\n\nClick below to register today!
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/fair-funding-lawsuit-update-for-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
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SUMMARY:PA Disconnect in Cyber Charter Oversight and Funding - A Children First Report
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools are over-funded and under-regulated compared to similar programs in 26 other states. The PA Disconnect in Cyber Charter Oversight and Funding\, a new report by the PA Charter Performance Center\, explores how other states successfully monitor and fund cyber charters\, and offers concrete recommendations on how we can do it right in the Commonwealth. Join us to hear the significant report findings and reaction from state Rep. Joe Ciresi\, Jordan Harris and Curtis Sonny along with national cyber charter experts.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/pa-disconnect-in-cyber-charter-oversight-and-funding-a-children-first-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T170000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party for Fair Funding Lawsuit
DESCRIPTION:School districts across Pennsylvania have been testifying in support of the Fair Funding Lawsuit and will continue through January 2022.  \nFill out this form to receive a notification telling you when the school districts you are interested in watching will be testifying! You can also sign up to be part of a watch party with other advocates.  \nThese watch parties will consist of watching the trial as a group and have a host who will lead discussions regarding this important trial. \nFor complete information about the lawsuit and the Thorough and Efficient campaign\, visit: https://thoroughandefficient.org/
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/watch-party-for-fair-funding-lawsuit/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T123000
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SUMMARY:Parent Empowerment Program Input Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to fight for your kids’ needs\, but don’t know where to start or even what tools and skills you’ll need? \nAt Children First\, we know parents are leaders and experts in the needs of their children. We want to unleash your parent power to advocate on behalf of PA’s children and drive real policy change. \nChildren First is planning to launch a Parent Empowerment Program next year\, but we need your help now. \nWe want to tap into your expertise to design a program that is both parent-focused and parent-informed\, so we are hosting parent input sessions to hear from YOU! \nWe want to know the issues that inspire your activism\, what skills you want to develop\, and what you want to learn more about. \nJoin us for one of our upcoming virtual listening sessions and weigh in on what you need to take your child advocacy to the next level! \n\nParent Input Session – Delaware County\n\nNov 30\, 2021\, 05:30 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdemhpjwiH9EoFR0TZk1oizatIGyfyGLo\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Philadelphia\n\nDec 1\, 2021\, 05:15 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuGorj8qEtdrZDpL2FYyKhBpjb4yEv39\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Norristown\n \n\nDec 2\, 2021\, 05:15 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-GppjkiGdHY8y7-dp46AfZZWNUPcs8q\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Upper Bucks County\n \n\nDec 6\, 2021\, 05:15 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwude6gqzIqGtNThTUUgAWBx-MziEY_e3ZJ\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Montgomery County\n \n\nDec 7\, 2021\, 05:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-ugqjsiHdSWs9f6EfloHkyi7CT1jOCY\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Pottstown\n\nWhen: Dec 8\, 2021\, 05:00 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuqppzstGtbpYqSM7NBMzGIOa8kSZAji\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Chester County\n\nDec 15\, 2021\, 05:15\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcuqupjgtEtLkeLhx7ZiNMCEmtP9UE9ZX\n\n\n\n  \n\nParent Input Session – Lower & Central Bucks County\n \n\nDec 16\, 2021\, 12:30 PM\nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfu-vrzssE9drKDgSyq8feUiL6mJ5WMJ9\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/parent-empowerment-program-input-sessions/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T205325Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Funding Lawsuit Rally in Harrisburg
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Historic FAIR FUNDING Trial starts in November! Are you ready to make history with us? After seven years of fighting for fair education funding\, Pennsylvania’s students will finally have their day in court. \nYou’ve fought with us to fund our schools. You’ve spoken up to ensure that every Pennsylvania public school student has a thorough and efficient education. Now it’s time to come together to show our support and watch history unfold. There’s lots of ways to be involved: \n1. Join us for a Statewide Rally on Friday\, November 12th at noon on the front steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Bring your own bell – and all your friends and family – to ring the bells of justice as we march toward the courthouse. Sign up as an individual or an organization here and share the rally flyer to get your friends and family to sign up too. \n2. Host a watch party. Because of COVID safety protocols we can’t be in the courtroom\, but we can still come together to watch this extraordinary trial. Register for one of the Watch Party dates and witness history in the making. \n3. Harness the enthusiasm around the court case and bring a small group or organization to Harrisburg for rallies or legislative visits. The trial will last for at least two months\, so there’s ample time to use this case as a way to connect with lawmakers. \nIt’s a very exciting time to be an education advocate in Pennsylvania! The court’s decision could radically improve the lives of millions of children and shape our commonwealth’s future for generations to come.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/fair-funding-lawsuit-rally-in-harrisburg/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T170000
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SUMMARY:Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:As we look forward to the upcoming holiday season\, we hope you’ll help us bring some cheer to local families. It’s been a tough year for children and teens in Philadelphia so let’s show them we care. \nThe Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) of Children First\, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA) and Kitchen Cabinet\, is organizing a holiday toy drive. \nHere’s how you can help:  \n\ndonate a toy to our annual toy drive \ndownload and share this flyer\, and\nsupport the local restaurants and bars that support our toy drive.\n\nPlease bring a new\, unwrapped toy to one of these participating locations\, and thank them for their support by staying for a meal: \nBridget Foys\nBru Craft & Wurst\nCafe Ynez\nCry Baby Pasta\nFinn McCools Ale House\nJet Wine Garden\nMarty Magees Irish Pub\nMission Taqueria\nMt. Airy Tap Room\nSor Ynez\nTinsel\nTradesmans\nU-Bahn\nUptown Beer Garden\nWhite Dog Cafe – Glen Mills \nWe will distribute the toys to local YMCAs to support families across our region. \nCan’t make it to anyone of these locations? Make a donation online and leave the shopping to us! \nThank you for your support!
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/toy-drive/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T153000
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UID:10000736-1635426000-1635435000@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Learning About Lead in Erie PA
DESCRIPTION:Download Registration Form \nDownload Vendor Form
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/learning-about-lead-in-erie-pa/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20211014T190343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T233613Z
UID:10000734-1634803200-1635440400@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Philadelphia Superintendent Stakeholder Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Dr. William Hite will transition from his role as Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia next August\, and the search is on for his replacement. Stakeholder input is needed to shape the search process. \nThe Board of Education has rolled out a series of 17 listening sessions – in-person and virtual – in 18 days\, for the public to weigh in on what they want to see in the next Superintendent. \nChildren First is co-hosting four stakeholder sessions: K-12\, out-of-school-time providers\, Head Start providers\, and juvenile justice. Provide input on the skills\, talent\, and foresight the next superintendent needs to bring to the district. Your feedback will be used to inform the job description for the next superintendent. \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\nK-12 Stakeholder Focus: Thursday\, October 21st from 5:00pm to 6:15pm – Register here.\nOut-of-School-Time Providers Stakeholder Focus: Tuesday\, October 26th from 1:00pm to 2:15pm – Register here.\nHead Start Provider Council Stakeholder Focus: Tuesday\, October 26th from 5:15pm to 6:30pm – Register here.\nJuvenile Justice Stakeholder Focus: Thursday\, October 28th from 5:30pm to 6:45pm – Register here.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/superstakeholders/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20210820T211022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T211023Z
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SUMMARY:Give Kids Sight Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Free Eye Care for Kids on Saturday\, October 9\, 2021 from 9:00am to 5:00pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!\n\nFor children 17 years and under\, from Philadelphia and surrounding counties\, who have not had\, or who have not passed\, an eye screening and/or who are uninsured. \nStarting Monday\, September 20th\, call to make an appointment for a virtual vision screening at 215-563-5848 x21.  A limited number of appointments are available. \nThe Give Kids Sight Day flyer is available in the following languages – click to download below: \nEnglish  /  Arabic   /   Bengali   /   Burmese  /  Chinese   /   French   /   Haitian Creole   /   Hindi   /   Indonesian   /   Khmer  /   Nepali  /  Portuguese   /   Russian   /  Spanish   /  Vietnamese \nFor more information email: gksd@childrenfirstpa.com or call 215-563-5848 x21. \n\nBe a hero!   Volunteer to help register children for Give Kids Sight Day virtual screening appointments!  \n\nIf you are interested in helping to schedule appointments with families\, Click Here.  Please note\, all volunteers will work remotely from their home or home offices.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/give-kids-sight-day-2021/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20210812T144903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T145021Z
UID:10000733-1631275200-1631280600@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Lessons Learned in Sex Ed: Why Girls Need Options
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URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/gwo/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20210713T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T152829Z
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SUMMARY:Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Join PCCY on Thursday\, August 5th from 1pm to 4pm for our first annual Game Day for Kids!  We will be set up next to the Please Touch Museum (4231 Avenue of the Republic\, Philadelphia\, PA 19131) on the Kelly Pool side. \nSome of the fun activities include\, arts and crafts\, bean bag toss\, horseshoes\, giant checkers\, giant dominoes\, football and basketball toss and so much more! \nThe event is free for all kids but is ideal for kids 15 and under. \nInterested in bring your early learning center or school group or recreation center? Contact stevenf@childrenfirstpa.com today for more information. \nWant to help kids have some fun?  We’re looking for volunteers – click here for more information and to sign up.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/gameday/
LOCATION:Kelly Pool Area – Next to Please Touch Museum\, 4231 Avenue of the Republic\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T170000
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SUMMARY:Fortnite Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a summer camp experience like few others for your middle- or high-schooler? \nYour kids can Build\, Code & Create their own gaming experiences within Fortnite or Unreal Engine! \nWe even have a camp dedicated to teaching kids how to compete and be a “good sport” in Fortnite Esports competitions.  \n     \n\nDoes your middle- or high-schooler love Fortnite?\nWould they like to learn how to create and code 3D games?\nHow would your camper like practicing strategies to prepare for Fortnite challenges with other players?\nUsing Fortnite’s creative mode\, campers will learn about variables\, function\, and condition statements while having fun.\nLook no further if you want a safe online camp where your middle school or high school student can learn and explore coding and STEM concepts!\n\nBecause you took part in one of PCCY’s events like Give Kids Sight Day\, or Smile Day\, or maybe we helped get health insurance for your family… we’re offering you a special discounted rate of only $25 for a full week of camp. There are three different camps\, but they are all virtual and run for three hours a day through August 30th. Different camps run at different weeks and times so choose the one that works best for you. \nClick here to register!   \nThe normal price for this great experience is $275 but PCCY is able to offer a limited number of spots for only $25 so sign up your camper today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/fortnite-summer-camps/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20210511T191434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T191728Z
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SUMMARY:Seeking a New Normal: A Statewide Summit to Look Beyond COVID
DESCRIPTION:Priority One: Education Equity \nCome for this interactive virtual event to hear from education experts about equity in education\, how we are working together to get underfunded districts more funding and why we need state education funding to offset education costs. Stay to meet new and seasoned advocates from across the region and learn effective advocacy techniques to push lawmakers for change.  Please register for the event here.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/a-new-normal/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075429
CREATED:20210511T190118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T202435Z
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SUMMARY:67 Years Later\, Still Miles to Go Before We Rest
DESCRIPTION:We honor the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education with a call to make right the racial inequities and massive underfunding in Pennsylvania’s education system that denies opportunity to thousands of students.  \nJust as Brown v. Board of Education changed the lives of students of color\, we have a chance to make historic change for Pennsylvania’s students\, especially Black\, Hispanic\, and low-income children.  \nPennsylvania ranks 44th in the country in the state’s share of funding for public schools; only about 39% of the costs of public education are covered by the state. There is a lawsuit underway that may remedy these problems but there’s much to do to achieve true education equity. \nStand with PCCY and other education advocates as we demand an end to the systemic inequities in school funding that still exist and that rob our students and communities of opportunity. \nRegister here for our lunchtime Zoom event and let’s honor the work that’s come before us by committing to do our part for the future.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/67-years-later/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210413T171741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T171741Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Child Care Provider Field Forums on Federal Stimulus Funding: BucksCo
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Friday\, May 7\, 2021 at 01:30 PM Eastern Time \nTopic: Child Care Provider Field Forums on Federal Stimulus Funding: BucksCo \nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-b1Gqs9Sp29nz6L-WsGDg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \n 
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/webinar-child-care-provider-field-forums-on-federal-stimulus-funding-bucksco/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210317T152830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T181848Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Celebration of the Public Citizens for Children and Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration of the 2020/2021 Public Citizen for Children and Youth honoring Daniel J. Hilferty\, Gregory E. Deavens\, and Independence Blue Cross\n\nThursday\, May 6\, 2021 at 5:30pm \nGet Your TICKETS \nOriginally scheduled for the spring of 2020\, but postponed due to COVID\, we will put a spotlight on the visionary commitment of Dan Hilferty\, Greg Deavens and the team at Independence Blue Cross for their commitment to the health and well-being of the citizens of our region\, especially the children. When Dan retired as President and CEO in December 2020\, Greg took the helm in January 2021. Under his leadership\, Independence continues to lead the pack in transforming health care in America\, based on a belief that access to care is a right\, not a privilege. Independence works tirelessly on behalf of underserved and vulnerable populations\, and has been a civic leader focused on improving the quality of life for all Philadelphians. \nWe will also be celebrating an extraordinary group of individuals… PCCY’s Health Heroes … who have volunteered their time and talents to serving children and families in our region. \nSo join us on Thursday\, May 6th\, as we will celebrate PCCY’s 40th Anniversary with over four decades of successes including: guaranteeing health care coverage for every child\, expanding the availability of affordable\, high quality Pre-K\, advocating for better public schools\, boosting access to out of school activities for kids and funding hands-on arts programming in our schools through our Picasso Project. \nClick here to purchase TICKETS \nClick here to purchase individual sponsorships \nClick here for corporate sponsorship opportunities \n\nPresenting Sponsor:\n \n  \nLeading Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\nAdvocate Sponsors:\n     \n \n\n   \n  \n\n  \nSupporting Sponsors:\nAmerican Reading Company\nThe Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia\nCozen O’Connor\nFirst Law Strategy Group\nHangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller\nHealthShare Exchange\nParkerPhilips\nSaul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr\n  \nAlly Sponsors:\nAMJ Foundation\nAlta Management\nAqua\nCitizens Bank\nCreedon Management\nDuane Morris\nFS Investments\nFreedom Credit Union\nThe Foundation for Delaware County\nHolman Enterprises\nIndependence Foundation\nJacobson Strategic Communications\nSabre Systems\nSaul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr\nShelly Lyons\nTD Bank\nTierney\nTemple Health\nUpper Merion Dental Associates\nWills Eye Hospital\nWojdak\n  \nIndividual Sponsors:\nAnonymous\nCarolyn & Tim Adams\nJudy Adamson & Frederick Jackes\nLindsay & Sam Albright\nJolley Christman\nJames Creedon\nHarriet Dichter & John Schapiro\nHelen Evelev\nRichard & Susan Frazier\nBarbara & Steve Gold\nMary Goldman\nMark Goldstein\nRosemarie and Anne Greco Morrissey\nVictor Keen & Jeanne Ruddy\nChrissy Kind\nMargaret Glenn Estey Trust\nKen & Eve Klothen\nCharisse Lillie\nElaine Lindy\nJim Martin\nSara Nerken\nBrian\, Soozung and Robert Rankin\nAnn Rosewater and Robert Kronley\nFred & Irene Shabel\nRalph & Cookie Smith\nTracey & Shanin Specter\nPat West & Tom Vernon
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/2021-celebration-of-the-public-citizens-for-children-and-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210413T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T171824Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Child Care Provider Field Forums on Federal Stimulus Funding: MontCo
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Thursday\, Apr 29\, 2021 at 01:30 PM Eastern Time \nTopic: Child Care Provider Field Forums on Federal Stimulus Funding: MontCo \nRegister in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vuCNWuQUTfihfnHYr6BByg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/child-care-provider-field-forums-on-federal-stimulus-funding-montco/
LOCATION:Pa
ORGANIZER;CN="Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)":MAILTO:info@childrenfirstpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210420T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T165835Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Behavioral Health Webinar for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:As early childhood education providers\, you have seen first hand the detrimental effects the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the mental health and wellbeing of children. We have heard from many of you that you would like some assistance in navigating the behavioral health systems available to the school-age children in your care. \nTo that end\, PCCY will be co-hosting a free webinar on Behavioral Health Services with Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) and CORA Services on April 29th from 12:00 – 1 PM on Zoom. This webinar will focus on helping you navigate the behavioral health systems in addition to providing you with tips on how to support parents and caregivers during this trying time. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Feel free to share this information with other providers you may know.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/webinar-behavioral-health-webinar-for-child-care-providers/
LOCATION:Pa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210420T173123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T173215Z
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SUMMARY:Education Funding Summit for Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you live in the Bristol Borough\, Chester-Upland\, Coatesville\, Norristown\, Oxford Area\, Pottstown\, SE Delco\, Upper Darby\, William Penn\, or Philadelphia School Districts\, have we got news for you! \nWe are delighted to invite you to a Parent Summit on Saturday\, April 24th from 11am to 2pm that will be hosted by a statewide coalition of organizations that are focused on helping to get additional state funding to school districts that have the fewest resources to meet their students’ needs. \nAt the summit\, you will join hundreds of parents from Pennsylvania in learning about education funding in PA\, what is possible in our children’s schools\, and how you can join a statewide network of families fighting for the opportunities our children need and deserve. \nAt the summit\, you ‌will:‌ ‌ \n\nHear from ‌state‌ ‌elected‌ ‌officials‌ ‌who‌ ‌will‌ ‌talk‌ ‌about‌ ‌the‌ ‌importance‌ ‌of‌ ‌more‌ ‌school‌ ‌funding‌ ‌through‌ ‌the‌ ‌“Level‌ ‌Up”‌ ‌supplement‌ ‌\nInteract‌ ‌with‌ ‌parents‌ ‌where‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌work‌ ‌together‌ ‌to‌ ‌create‌ ‌a‌ ‌school‌ ‌that‌ ‌best‌ ‌meets‌ ‌the‌ ‌needs‌ ‌of‌ ‌our‌ ‌students‌ ‌\nParticipate‌ ‌in‌ ‌collective‌ ‌action‌ ‌by‌ ‌using‌ ‌different‌ ‌advocacy‌ ‌strategies‌ ‌to‌ ‌promote‌ ‌the‌ importance‌ ‌of‌ ‌funding‌ ‌our‌ ‌schools\nReceive‌ ‌a‌ ‌free‌ ‌resource‌ ‌gift‌ ‌box‌ ‌that‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌mailed‌ ‌to‌ ‌registrants!‌ ‌(while‌ ‌supplies‌ ‌last)‌. ‌\n\nClick HERE to register for the Parent Summit \nPlease spread the word and invite parents in your network to join us.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/education-funding-summit-for-parents/
LOCATION:Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210316T175634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T125022Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The American Rescue Plan Act: A Game Changer for Children?
DESCRIPTION:What is the Potential for The America Rescue Plan Act to be a Game Changer for Children? \nHear about the breadth of opportunities created by this historic legislation and the critical decisions still to be made by the state and local government and school districts that will affect just how much the bill can make a difference in the lives of children.  \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nU.S. Senator Bob Casey\nCongresswoman Madeleine Dean \nCongressman Dwight Evans \nCongresswoman Chrissy Houlahan\nCongresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon\n\nAlong with a panel of policy experts: \n\nCarol Austin\, Executive Director\, First Up (Child Care)\nJoanne Craig\, Chief Impact Officer\, Foundation for Delaware County (Child Nutrition)\nJulia Hinkley\, Policy Director\, City of Philadelphia Managing Directors Office (Children’s Health Care)\nIan Rosenblum\, Assistant Deputy Secretary\, U.S. Department of Education (Education)
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/webinar-the-america-rescue-act-a-game-changer-for-children/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210319T144804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T144804Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Ombudsperson Virtual Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Help Protect the Lives of Philadelphia’s Children and Youth! \nAttend the virtual City Council hearing to create a Youth Services Ombudsperson on Thursday\, April 8\, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. \nSet a reminder for yourself for Thursday\, April 8th at 1pm and join the live stream here: https://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/ \nDOWNLOAD a flyer that you can post and share. \nIf you have any questions or would like more information about the Youth Ombudsperson in Philadelphia\, contact Laurie Dow at PCCY at lauried@childrenfirstpa.com \n 
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/youth-ombudsperson-virtual-hearing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210319T194808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T194828Z
UID:10000636-1617107400-1617111000@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Information Session on Lead Poisoning for Philly Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:Philly Child Care Providers: You’re invited to a virtual ‘Information Session on Lead Poisoning’ March 30 at 12:30 pm \nThe Philadelphia Department of Public Health is holding free information sessions for child care providers about two lead laws: \n\n#1 – A new lead law to get toxic lead out of the apartments and rental homes children live in and –\n#2 – The existing lead law that requires home-based child care providers to have their properties tested for lead\n\nParticipate in a session so you can help inform the parents you work with who are tenants about new City protections for renters – and so you can get more information about keeping your home-based child care lead-safe. \nSign up here and get a Zoom link for a session either on March 24 or March 30 at 12:30pm. \n**Please forward this information to other child care providers you know – all are welcome!**
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/9556/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210312T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T195102Z
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SUMMARY:No More Dreams Deferred Webinar
DESCRIPTION:No More Dreams Deferred \nA groundbreaking regional conversation about Black and Hispanic students in Bucks\, Chester\, Delaware and Montgomery Counties \n \nThis event launches PCCY’s report about Black and Hispanic students in the Southeast Pennsylvania suburbs. \nLearning disparities among Black and Hispanic students is an equity problem\, not an “urban” problem. PCCY’s new research\, for the first time ever\, reveals the problems of and solutions to the entrenched racial problems in Philly’s suburban districts. \nNearly a quarter of all students in the 61 school districts in Bucks\, Chester\, Delaware\, and Montgomery counties are Black or Hispanic\, and they are less likely to be placed in rigorous classes and more likely to face harsh disciplinary action. They are less likely to have access to academic support services and more likely to be economically segregated. These factors all take a profound educational and emotional toll. \nJoin PCCY and a panel of experts to hear more about the problems facing Black and Hispanic students and learn some real world solutions.  \nPanel 1:  Problems – Black and Hispanic students are carrying a heavy load. \n\nNelly Jimenez-Arevalo\, Executive Director\, CEO\, ACLAMO\nHarold Jordan\, Senior Policy Advocate\, ACLU\nChristopher Rogers\, Black Lives Matter at School\n\n\nPanel 2: Solutions – Here’s how we lift those burdens for Black and Hispanic students and create an educational system that works for them. \n\nRev. Maxcine Collier\, Education Committee Chair\, Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity\nAndrea Custis\, President and CEO\, The Urban League of Philadelphia\nAngelique Hinton\, President\, Greater Norristown NAACP\nStephen Rodriguez\, Superintendent of Schools\, Pottstown School District\n\nFeaturing: \n\nKaren Farmer White\, Chairperson of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education\nCall to Action: Andrea Custis\, President and CEO\, The Urban League of Philadelphia
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/no-more-dreams-deferred-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210319T194608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T194820Z
UID:10000635-1616589000-1616592600@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Information Session on Lead Poisoning for Philly Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:Philly Child Care Providers: You’re invited to a virtual ‘Information Session on Lead Poisoning’ March 24 at 12:30 pm \nThe Philadelphia Department of Public Health is holding free information sessions for child care providers about two lead laws: \n\n#1 – A new lead law to get toxic lead out of the apartments and rental homes children live in and –\n#2 – The existing lead law that requires home-based child care providers to have their properties tested for lead\n\nParticipate in a session so you can help inform the parents you work with who are tenants about new City protections for renters – and so you can get more information about keeping your home-based child care lead-safe. \nSign up here and get a Zoom link for a session either on March 24 or March 30 at 12:30pm. \n**Please forward this information to other child care providers you know – all are welcome!**
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/information-session-on-lead-poisoning-for-philly-child-care-providers/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075430
CREATED:20210222T145721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T182653Z
UID:10000630-1615795200-1617382800@childrenfirstpa.org
SUMMARY:Give Kids a Smile Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:Give Kids a Smile Week\nMarch 29 to April 2\, 2021\n \nSmile Day is free dental care for children 1-18 years old\, particularly children who are under-insured\, have no dental insurance or haven’t been to the dentist in over one year. \nDoes your child need dental care but you don’t have coverage?  Children can receive care in dentist’s offices in Delaware\, Montgomery & Philadelphia counties. Call PCCY at 215-563-5848 x21 starting on Monday\, March 15 and we will make an appointment for your kids during Smile Week at a nearby dentist.  Download the flyer for more information and to help us spread the word. \nENGLISH  /  SPANISH  /  ARABIC  /  BENGALI  /  CHINESE  /  INDONESIAN  /  KHMER  /  PORTUGUESE  /  RUSSIAN  /  VIETNAMESE \n\nVolunteer to Give Kids a Smile! \nPlease volunteer to: \n\nMake dental appointments via our remote call center starting Monday\, March 15th. We offer a brief training session\, and volunteer shifts run about four hours with shorter lunchtime shifts available. Click here to volunteer from the comfort of your own home.\nProvide in-person language interpretation in Spanish\, Chinese and Vietnamese during Smile Week\, March 29th through April 2nd at selected dental offices. Click here to volunteer as an interpreter.\nProvide dental screenings for uninsured or under-insured children (for dental offices).\nContact Beth Dougherty for questions at 215-563-5848 x21 or gksd at pccy dot org.\n\n\nAbout Give Kids A Smile Week \nGive Kids a Smile Week connects dentists with children 1-18 years old\, especially children who are under-insured\, have no dental insurance\, or haven’t been to the dentist in over one year. Dentists in Bucks\, Delaware\, Montgomery\, and Philadelphia counties will open their offices free of charge to children to have their mouths examined\, teeth cleaned\, and in some cases\, cavities filled\, and teeth pulled. \nPCCY has connected more than 3\,000 children to free dental care since 2003 thanks to the generosity of dental practices\, volunteers\, donors\, and partners who spread the word! \n\nLooking for low-cost dental care after Smile Week? \n\nThe PCCY Healthline is always available to work with parents to enroll children in coverage so they have access to dental care when they need it and a “dental home” to return to.  The Healthline number is 215-563-5848 x17.\nThere a community health centers throughout Philadelphia that provide care for everyone regardless of insurance or citizenship status. To locate a community health center near you\, refer to this map.
URL:https://childrenfirstpa.org/event/give-kids-a-smile-week-2021/
LOCATION:Pa
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