PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children released an annual report showing that more than 153,000 children in the Commonwealth lack health insurance, which is the highest number in 10 years. According to the report, nearly 47% of Pennsylvania children rely on Medicaid, CHIP or Pennie for health insurance; however, with rising premiums and costs, […]
Pennsylvania Faces Highest Number of Uninsured Children in a Decade Amid Looming Federal Cuts
Harrisburg, PA (November 20, 2025) — Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children today released its annual 2025 State of Children’s Health Insurance in Pennsylvania report, revealing that more than 153,000 children in Pennsylvania lack health insurance, the highest number in 10 years. This alarming trend comes as historic federal policy changes threaten to further erode families’ access to health care coverage. “Every child deserves access to quality health care, yet Pennsylvania is […]
‘A double whammy:’ early learning centers feeling impacts of state and federal budget impasses
They took out loans just to keep classrooms running. Now, as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ends, early childhood centers are bracing to repay the debt—with interest. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a state budget deal by a 156-47 vote that boosts early childhood education funding; Governor Josh Shapiro later signed this into law. […]
Early Education Budget Investments Make Progress on Teacher Shortage Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA (November 12, 2025) – Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, applauded the 2025-26 state budget’s focus on children and early education workforce investments, vital commitments finalized after prolonged negotiations. Investments that will stabilize and reverse the […]
Report: Emergency loans, hiring woes plaguing Pa.’s child care industry
Struggles worsened for Pennsylvania’s child care providers, advocates say, as mounting debt triggered by the ongoing state budget stalemate exacerbates persistent problems with workforce shortages and affordability of care. Key findings in the 2025 State of Early Childhood Education report, a collaborative effort of the Early Learning PA coalition, show that approximately 95 providers in Pre-K […]
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With measles cases at their highest levels in more than 3 decades, the back-to-school season is an important time to make sure PA children are up to date on recommended immunizations.
PPC President & CEO Kari King told @PNS_News that PA's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is
💙 When family steps up, children stay connected.
September is #KinshipCareMonth, a time to recognize the grandparents, relatives & close family friends who open their homes to children when they cannot safely remain with their parents.
Kinship care can help children maintain
🥕 Today marks 62 years since the Food Stamp Act of 1964 established the modern federal food assistance program that eventually became SNAP.
For six decades, SNAP has helped families, including families with children, put food on the table.
Nutritious food supports children's
📚✨ “A child’s imagination is the most powerful thing in the world.” — Dolly Parton
We couldn't agree more.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, dream big & reach their full potential. That starts with access to books, early learning & the resources families need.
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