Pennsylvania parents will soon be able to check making breakfast off their list of things to do in the morning rush to get their children ready for school. Starting Oct. 1 and running through the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, that morning meal will be provided in schools. Kari King, president and CEO of […]
Governor’s 2017-18 Budget Proposal Invests in Kids
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children President and CEO Joan Benso said the 2017-18 state budget proposal Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled today would improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania’s children across the four key policy areas of the organization’s work to make Pennsylvania one of the top 10 states to be a child and to raise a child.
Governor’s Budget Makes Much-Needed Investments in Kids
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget for fiscal 2016-17 makes smart and strategic investments that Pennsylvania’s children need to succeed, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children President and CEO Joan Benso said today.
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🥕📚 Kids can't learn on an empty stomach.
SNAP helps eligible PA families afford nutritious food, supporting children's health, ability to focus, and success in school.
Protecting SNAP is an investment in PA kids and families. 💙
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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.
Protect SNAP. Protect PA families. 💙
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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.