REPORT: COVID’s Impact on Philadelphia Children – Aug 2022

Aug 8, 2022

The height of the COVID pandemic has passed, but the prolonged impact on children and
teens will be felt for years to come.

A new report by Children First, COVID’s Impact on Philadelphia Children: The Case for an Ambitious Rebound, reveals just how deeply Philadelphia’s young people were hurt by the pandemic and what steps must be taken to start to heal the city’s children.

COVID took a tremendous toll on children and teens, dramatically affecting their mental health, K-12 and early education, and security. The early data reported in COVID’s Impact on Philadelphia Children: The Case for an Ambitious Rebound is already alarming, and long-term consequences – compounded by spikes in gun violence and inflation – will continue to hurt children’s life chances unless Pennsylvania leaders take aggressive action.

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Attend a Community Budget Meeting

Philadelphia students cannot afford fewer teachers or other support staff. City Council can vote to prevent those cuts. Speak up on behalf of students! Attend one (or more) of the upcoming public events and tell councilmembers, “No cuts to schools!” Sign Up, Show Up, Speak Up because Our Kids Are Worth It. Need help with your testimony? Check out our testimony as well as these talking points. We can also help – reachout to frangyp@childrenfirstpa.org. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Postcards: Print, Sign & Share

These postcards are available for your community group or organization to print and share with your members. Postcards can be dropped off to 990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 600 or you can scan and send to info@childrenfirstpa.org. We also have printed postcards available to pick up at our office. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Lower Travel Costs! Options are available.

The Mayor’s proposed tax on ride share companies will protect public schools and ensure students have the resources they deserve. If ride share companies choose to pass these costs directly onto riders, there are options for individuals with disabilities to help lower their travel costs. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.