Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning is Possible—Resources Available

From Children First (http://www.childrenfirstpa.org): There is an entirely preventable health disaster plaguing Pennsylvania that robs thousands of children of their potential and drains communities’ resources with avoidable costs – lead poisoning. This may surprise you because many folks think lead … Continued

Tell the Governor to Grow Access to High Quality Pre-K, Child Care, and More

From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Add Your Name Today! Pennsylvania’s new Governor, Josh Shapiro, is already working on his Administration’s priorities. Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA , Childhood Begins At Home, and Thriving PA Campaigns are uniting in a petition effort urging … Continued

Report: More PA Kids had Health Insurance During Pandemic

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-12-14/childrens/report-more-pa-kids-had-health-insurance-during-pandemic/a81850-1 December 14, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new report says during the pandemic, more children were able to keep their health insurance in the Commonwealth. The “State of … Continued

Tell Congress to “Get Their Ducks in a Row” During Lame Duck to Support Families

From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Policies like the Child Tax Credit are a huge deal and families are tired of waiting, so we are sending ALL the ducks to Washington, DC instead – and we need you to back us up at … Continued