Pennsylvania children in foster care are less likely to graduate from high school, have lower standardized test scores and are suspended at higher rates than their peers, according to a new report by two advocacy groups. These children are already grappling with the trauma of separation from their biological families and uncertainty about what their […]
How Philly can look to New Jersey to fix its child welfare system
New Jersey also has the third-lowest child mortality rate in the country, one that has been stable for years, according to a 2022 federal report. With fewer foster care cases, child welfare workers can devote more time to those cases where real danger may be present, Carre-Lee said. Philadelphia, by comparison, “still faces the risk […]
Groups oppose Medicaid cuts threatening coverage for 3 million PA residents
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 […]
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