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 […]
PA budget proposal boosts early childhood education funding
A Pennsylvania nonprofit is praising Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget proposal, which includes a funding increase for early childhood education. The budget boosts support for child care, pre-K, early intervention, and other programs – and addresses staffing shortages. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children President and CEO Kari King said low wages fuel child care worker shortages, with pay […]
Lancaster County leaders warn of worsening childcare crisis
On Monday, Lancaster County leaders met with state advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage. Heather Valudes, Lancaster Chamber president and CEO, says the shortage directly relates to the state’s childcare crisis. “The piece we are advocating for is putting together dollars in the 2025, 2026 state budget that would support funding into childcare centers in order for […]
PA pre-K advocates back governor’s funding boost to expand access
Recent data on pre-K education in Pennsylvania revealed much work remains to improve investments in pre-K education in the state. In Pennsylvania, about 54% of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, or about 78,000 kids, do not have access to pre-K. The Pre-K for PA campaign is asking lawmakers to boost funding in the fiscal budget as the June […]
More investments needed to provide PA children with the foundation they need to succeed
New report highlights access and pay disparities in early care and education system HARRISBURG – A coordinated early care and education system ensures infants, toddlers, and preschoolers succeed in school and allows parents to work while knowing their children are safe and learning in high-quality care. Yet, inequities exist, causing too few children to have access […]
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Medicaid is a huge part of the health care system, and millions of PAn's rely on it, including children with special health care needs, children living in the foster care system, children in rural areas, children in military families, and children in low-income, working families.
Medicaid covers approximately 3 million people in Pennsylvania, and more than 750,000 are covered because of the Medicaid expansion. Medicaid also helps our economy, with 15,000 jobs in Pennsylvania because of the Medicaid expansion.
Medicaid provides health insurance to PA children living in families with lower incomes, offering them the preventive care they need to thrive. @RepJohnJoyce, did you know that 46% of all children (or more than 77,000 children) in your district rely on #Medicaid and CHIP?
Medicaid provides health insurance to PA children living in families with lower incomes, offering them the preventive care they need to thrive.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten this vital system of care when families can least afford it. Congress should not make reckless cuts.
Medicaid provides health insurance to PA children living in families with lower incomes, offering them the preventive care they need to thrive.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten this vital system of care when families can least afford it. Congress should not make reckless cuts.
Medicaid provides health insurance to nearly all Pennsylvania children in foster care and those aging out of foster care. @RepSmucker, did you know that 38% of all children (or more than 69,000 children) in your district rely on Medicaid and CHIP?
Medicaid provides health insurance to nearly all PA children in foster care and those aging out of foster care. #Medicaid meets the unique needs of youth in foster care, providing benefits to treat physical health issues, chronic conditions & behavioral and mental health care.