From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): It’s a back to school season like none we have ever experienced before. Instead of reviewing school supply lists, we’re dealing with a lot of uncertainty and scrambling to figure out what to do if (!?!?) … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): Earlier this year, we called on you to take action in support of the Safe from the Start Act (H.R. 4092). A similar bill has now been introduced in the Senate. Like H.R. 4092, the Keeping … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “Trying to find childcare during the pandemic is almost impossible. I am a caregiver for a 20-month-old and right now he has to bounce from one house to another for childcare. This isn’t safe for him … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/27/because-covid-19-leaves-no-more-time-half-measures-judge-orders-release-children Published on Saturday, June 27, 2020 by Common Dreams Advocates are calling on the agency to also immediately release parents. By Eoin Higgins, staff writer A young migrant girl sits on the floor as her father, recently … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are living in extraordinary times. Nationwide mobilizations in the aftermath of too many police killings have renewed an important conversation about police accountability and the role police play in our lives. Even further this conversation … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): As legislative leaders in Washington, D.C. continue to debate the merits of another round of stimulus funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HEROES Act passed by the U.S. House several weeks ago includes … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): The 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being. The report uses 16 indicators across … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “My childcare center closed its doors and I’m heartbroken. Our childcare provider has been part of our life for 7 years. We don’t know what we are going to do. Finding a new childcare provider is … Continued
(Washington, D.C., May 15, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition program operators the flexibility they need to continue to feed children while promoting social distancing and keeping families … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): In Week 2 – over 1,500 advocates sent nearly 5,000 messages to PA policymakers. Your voice continues to make a difference! Our week #3 message emphasizes the cleaning support early learning programs need to reopen. … Continued