Investing in Lancaster’s Latino community to boost economic mobility
When banks and other lending institutions consider who they’re financing, they also need to consider what they’re financing and its impact on the community. Childcare is a good example. Lancaster has larger gaps in early childhood programs than the state, according to Kids Count (The Annie E. Casey Foundation | Pa. Partnerships for Children.) These programs support academic and emotional growth and help kids enter […]
Measles concerns amplified in PA following two deaths
With measles on the rise, Pennsylvania children’s advocates are reminding parents of the importance of vaccine checkups for kids, in hopes of keeping them healthy in and out of the classroom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported measles cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide are at their highest levels(opens in new tab) in more than three […]
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💙 As Kinship Care Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting why kinship care matters.
📊 Research is clear: when children can’t stay with their parents, they do best with kin.
Kinship families can provide stability, cultural identity, resilient mental health & behavioral
🎓 Every student’s path after high school looks different. Career and technical education gives Pennsylvania students opportunities to explore their interests, build skills and prepare for the future.
We’re encouraged by continued investment in CTE and support for efforts to
The “right path” is different for every kid.
That’s why we’re investing in career and technical education — like the culinary arts and the trades here in Pennsylvania. Our latest state budget increases funding for these initiatives by another $10 million, so more kids can pursue
💙 We’re proud to honor Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis with PPC’s Be Someone for Kids Award for their commitment to PA’s children and families.
Thank you for your partnership and for recognizing the importance of child care and after-school
For working parents, child care is always top of mind. And as our children grow up, having safe places to go after school or during summer break is just as important. Through my office, Pennsylvania has brought state investments back to our after school programs and our early
💙 We’re proud to present @LGAustinDavis and the Second Family with PPC’s Be Someone for Kids Award in recognition of their commitment to Pennsylvania’s children and families.
Thank you for being someone for PA’s kids! 💙
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