Pennsylvania‘s early care and education system is facing a crisis that threatens the well-being of children, families, and the state’s economy, according to a report released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a principal partner of the Early Learning PA coalition. The report, the 2025 State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania, outlines the urgent need for investment in childcare and pre-kindergarten programs, citing […]
New Report Reveals Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education System in Crisis
HARRISBURG (November 4, 2025) — A comprehensive report released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a principal partner of the Early Learning PA coalition, reveals that Pennsylvania’s early care and education system is facing a critical crisis, one that threatens the well-being of children, families, and the state’s economy. The 2025 State of Early Care and […]
Local News How a federal government shutdown could affect Pennsylvanians, New Jerseyans who use SNAP, WIC benefits
Social security, Medicare and Medicaid payments are continuing now that the federal government has shut down, but other programs might have to rely on state funds if a shutdown drags on, experts say. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, which helps nearly 500,000 people feed their families every month in Philadelphia alone, could […]
As measles vaccination rate continues to decline, Pa. kindergarteners below herd immunity level
Individual school districts determine what paperwork is required to exempt a student from a vaccine. That can lead to inconsistent policies across county lines, according to Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a nonprofit children’s advocacy organization that recently published a report about declining MMR vaccinations in Pennsylvania. “You have schools […]
Report: MMR vaccine rates drop among PA kindergarteners
A new analysis found Pennsylvania’s childhood vaccination rates are slipping. For the second year in a row, kindergarten immunizations fell below the 95% target set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said state data show a steady decline over the past seven […]
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💉 This National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting an important development for PA kids: Pennsylvania plans to retain its current childhood vaccine schedule despite recent federal changes.
Routine immunizations are an important part of preventive care and help
🛒 When food costs compete with rent, utilities, child care & other expenses, SNAP can help eligible PA families put food on the table.
For children, that support can mean more consistent access to nutritious meals.
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💙 When parents lose Medicaid coverage, children can be at greater risk of losing coverage too, even when they're still eligible.
As PPC's Becky Ludwick told @KateGiammarise of @905wesa, new Medicaid changes could create barriers for families and put children's coverage at risk.