The political landscape is shifting in Washington, but Harrisburg is looking pretty much the same. What does this mean for the kids you love? Join Donna Cooper, Children First Executive Director, to get some preliminary insights into what the election could mean for the children in your life. Are there upcoming threats? What opportunities […]

The Young Professionals Advisory Council of Children First is bringing back their toy drive for a fifth year in a row! Join us on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Sueno, 114 S. 12th Street in center city Philadelphia! Can’t make the event? Let us do the shopping for you! Make a donation […]

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.

  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  

  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  

  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  

  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  

  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

  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, […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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.