Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-05-28/early-childhood-education/survey-shows-broad-teacher-support-for-pre-k/a66601-1 May 28, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Children who attend high quality pre-k are better prepared for kindergarten and make smoother transitions to elementary school, according to a new … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-05-22/womens-issues/report-calls-medicaid-expansion-good-for-pa-mothers-infants/a66572-1 May 22, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Without expanded Medicaid, women may get insurance only when pregnant and lose it 60 days after delivery. (PixieMe/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We love birthdays — it’s a chance to celebrate life and mark the start of another trip around the sun. And this week marks the 54th birthday of one of our country’s most successful early learning … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): WASHINGTON, May 7, 2019 — Far too many pregnant women, new mothers, and their young children in the U.S. are missing out on the healthy nutrition they need, according to a report released today … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): From our friends at the Children’s Defense Fund: Nearly 1 in 5 children live in poverty in the United States. That’s more than 12.8 million children who often face inadequate health care and … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): From what kind of diapers to use, to whose turn it is to change the epic blowout (again) — diapers are a sore spot in many households. Many have never had to worry about having access to … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): Parents call PCCY at 215-563-5848 x21 to make an appointment starting April 1st for free dental care during children’s spring break. PCCY’s Give Kids a Smile event is particularly for children who … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): We’re happy to report our 2019 fact sheets showing home visiting availability at the state and county levels, as well as fact sheets and mapping for high-quality, publicly funded pre-k in Pennsylvania are available. … Continued
From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): New reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies its largest number ever of children and youth experiencing homelessness – 38,823! Highlights: The data suggests that homelessness of children and youth is increasing. Perhaps, … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): On Tuesday, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA), along with 131 cosponsors in the House and Senate, reintroduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would guarantee affordable, high-quality child care to millions … Continued