Category Archives: Children

EITC and Child Tax Credit Benefits Mothers

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): As we’ve recently celebrated our moms, it is a good time to reflect on the ways we can support them throughout the year. One way is through the Earned Income Tax Credit … Continue reading →

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Protect PA Investments in Early Childhood Education

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): Early learning programs could be in trouble. According to the Independent Fiscal Office, there is a $520 million shortfall between projected revenues and the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal 2013-14. This means the modest … Continue reading →

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Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Sojourners (http://www.sojo.net): By cutting funding for programs that prevent domestic violence and sexual assault by tens of millions of dollars this year, the arbitrary budget cuts known as “sequestration” are making it harder for vulnerable women to get the … Continue reading →

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Protect Vulnerable Children—End the Sequester

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Head Start Association (http://www.nhsa.org/): Over the last several weeks, we have let you know about the mindless budget cuts that are being implemented in a wide range of programs that protect and promote the health, education, and … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Positions Available—May 3, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Here is a current listing of jobs available in research and advocacy: First Steps PA Consultant—Deadline May 10: http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=14559

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First Steps PA Consultant—Deadline May 10

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Pennsylvania has made significant progress over the past 10 years in our work towards building a comprehensive early childhood system. Efforts towards building this system on behalf of young children have been a focus both inside and outside state government. … Continue reading →

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Urge Congress to Support the President’s Budget for Youth Justice

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/): President Obama’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) preserves critical federal juvenile justice funding and recommends new investments to help states enact effective reforms. The recommendations put forth by the Administration will … Continue reading →

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President’s Budget Investment in Early Education

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Women’s Law Center (http://www.nwlc.org/): Today, an historic investment in early childhood education moved a step closer to reality when President Obama announced the details of his budget — including his early learning initiative. We don’t like everything … Continue reading →

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Study Touts Benefits of Preschool, Child Care Investments

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): Broadening education and child care opportunities for young children is “perhaps the most important way in which the president can directly improve the lives of millions of American women and families across the economic … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers Move to Reauthorize CHIP

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): A bill that would extend the life of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program for another two years is making its way to the governor’s desk. The CHIP reauthorization measure (HB 108; http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2013&sind=0&body=H&type=B&BN=0108) was approved … Continue reading →

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