HARRISBURG, PA (July 12, 2026) – Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates, expressed appreciation for some small steps forward in addressing early education workforce shortages in the 2026–27 state budget. They also emphasized that the commonwealth must do far more to support programs such as infant and […]
Advocates, lawmakers weigh ways to keep Pa. kids insured as Trump Medicaid cuts loom
Roughly 5% of children in the commonwealth lack coverage — a stat that hasn’t budged since at least 2019, according to a recent report on child welfare by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a Baltimore-based research and policy group. Advocates told Spotlight PA that number could spike when the Medicaid changes go into effect. “There’s a […]
Federal cuts threaten child well-being in Pennsylvania, report says
Pennsylvania ranked 18th overall in child well-being, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation but advocates said federal cuts, which have not fully taken effect, could threaten recent gains. Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the state’s improvements are driven largely by gains in health and insurance […]
Pennsylvania Improves Child Well-Being Ranking, but Federal Cuts Threaten Progress for Kids and Families
2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book introduces new scoring system showing gains across domains — and the risks posed by Medicaid and SNAP reductions June 8, 2026 — HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania ranks 18th in child well-being, according to the KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation […]
Demand surges for PA infant, toddler services as funding falls short
A vital support program for Pennsylvania’s youngest children is facing a serious funding crisis, raising concerns about access to essential services. The Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program serves more than 48,000 children with developmental delays or risks statewide. Services include physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as nutrition and specialized instruction. Maggie Livelsberger, program director […]
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Pennsylvania's FY 2026–27 budget is final.
What does it mean for children and families? Our latest resource breaks down key investments in child care, children's health, Early Intervention, home visiting, and more.
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Nearly 98,000 fewer Pennsylvanians are enrolled in SNAP than a year ago, according to @PennCapitalStar via @WhitneyDownard
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One year after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: 98K fewer Pennsylvanians on SNAP • Pennsylvania...
The Department of Human Services said that an estimated 98,000 Pennsylvanians had lost SNAP coverage due to work requirements.
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From all of us at PPC, we hope you have a safe, fun-filled Fourth of July spent with family, friends, and plenty of summer sunshine.
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