In Pennsylvania and nationwide, federal safety net programs may face major cutbacks as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for budget reductions. The House GOP plan proposes cutting Medicaid funding by $2.5 trillion. Currently, 3 million Pennsylvanians are insured through Medicaid. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said her group and more […]
PA Partnerships for Children discuss their mission and child welfare issues in the state
In a recent episode of The Spark, host Asia Tabb sat down with Kari King, Kati Brillhart and Becky Ludwick from the PA Partnerships for Children (PPC) to discuss their advocacy efforts for better education, healthcare, child welfare, and policies that support children and families in Pennsylvania. PA Partnerships for Children was founded in the 90’s and […]
‘This funding is critical’: PA organizations unite to protect Medicaid funding in face of proposed cuts
167 organizations across the State of Pennsylvania have signed a letter opposing any cuts to Medicaid in the Federal budget. Those organizations hosted a virtual press conference Tuesday to talk about the impacts potential funding cuts could have. Representatives from organizations across Pennsylvania came together with one purpose. A congressional budget resolution is proposing $880 billion in cuts to […]
Pennsylvania advocates warn of devastating impacts as federal Medicaid cuts loom
Medicaid currently covers over 3 million residents in Pennsylvania, primarily children, older adults, people with disabilities and low-income working individuals. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, called Medicaid an especially “important safety net” for military families and children. “TRICARE is the primary coverage that military families have, but it often […]
Pa. Republicans ask Trump to axe new Medicaid program for poor families, children and homeless
State Senate Republican leaders are lobbying the Trump administration to rescind Medicaid waivers that expand social services for low-income mothers and children, the homeless, and individuals set to leave incarceration. The debate over the specific policy, known as a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver, is wrapped up in two broader issues: President Donald Trump’s attempt to […]
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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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