Transportation, Senate Election, and Child Care
This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features journalist Zach Hoopes of Harrisburg Patriot News/PennLive, who discusses transportation funding and Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate contest. Then, Kari King, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, joins host Terry Madonna for an update on important aspects of education in the state: early care, child care, and pre-care
Child care shortage threatens Pennsylvania’s economy, new report argues
In its latest report, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children found that under half of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds participate in publicly funded Pre-K, affecting more than 78,000 children. Only 25% of eligible children under age 3 are served by the subsidized child care program, known as Child Care Works. That leaves another 73,000 eligible infants and toddlers […]
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In its latest report, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children found that under half of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds participate in publicly funded Pre-K, affecting more than 78,000 children - via @PittsburghPG and @byjnanderson
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Child care shortage threatens Pennsylvania's economy, new report argues
A historic child care crisis is leaving thousands of Pennsylvania kids without access to critical early learning pro...
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Passing HB2617 will increase access to and preservation of benefits that belong to PA children and youth in foster care. These benefits support their wellbeing and futures and can help them achieve successful outcomes upon leaving care.