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 […]
New Report Finds Economic Costs Associated with Insufficient Child Care Have Grown by Nearly $1 Billion Per Year Since 2022 as Working Families Struggle
Child Care Crisis Costs PA Economy Over $6 Billion Annually HARRISBURG (4/29/2026) – A new report released today by ReadyNation finds that gaps in Pennsylvania’s child care system are costing the state’s economy well over $6 billion annually, with the total economic burden growing by nearly $1 billion per year since 2022. The findings […]
New data show critical effects of federal Medicaid, SNAP cuts in PA
A new mapping project offers a close look at how families across Pennsylvania could be affected by major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, the nation’s largest health and food assistance programs. SNAP is the most extensive child anti-hunger program. More than 309,000 SNAP households in Pennsylvania include children, making them among the most vulnerable to food assistance […]
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