From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): There are only a few weeks left for Congress to pass a major end-of-year spending bill and we’re doing everything in our power to ensure that it includes protections and investments for critical … Continued
The expanded Child Tax Credit, which expired on Nov. 15, was a monumental benefit that helped reduce poverty even during a pandemic. Continuing to make this credit available to low and no income people is a proven, effective way to … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): There are less than 7 weeks left in the year but WOW does Congress have some work to do! We have created a “to-do” list for Congress to keep them on schedule for delivering important policies … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Over the last three years, as a result of rule changes made during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the uninsured rate in the United States has reached a record low as enrollment in … Continued
A new report on children and youth who experience homelessness in Pennsylvania is now available. Read at “Childhood Homelessness in Pennsylvania” by Joanne Jung (bepress.com), JJ Cutuli, and Joe Willard. Children and youth who experience homelessness are known to be … Continued
From Children First (http://www.childrenfirstpa.org): Investments in child care are crucial to both the economy and our children. Luckily today, we have a real opportunity to boost this critical resource in the must-pass end-of-year federal spending bill being negotiated right NOW! Contact … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Diapers cost too much. And it’s not inflation, it’s price gouging. [1] Take Pampers. They’ve hiked their prices up 22% since 2018, and that’s double the rate of inflation. Meanwhile, the CEO of Procter & Gamble, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): High-quality child care plays a crucial role in supporting children’s healthy development, learning, and school readiness, while also supporting parents’ ability to work, train, or pursue an education. Sadly, too many families struggle … Continued
From the Home Visiting Coalition (https://nationalhomevisitingcoalition.org/): We received word from the House Ways and Means Committee staff this afternoon that the deadline to add additional cosponsors to H.R. 8876 – The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act … Continued
From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): The Building Early Links for Learning (BELL) program released its 2022 infographic comparing rates of early childhood program participation for young children staying in Philadelphia emergency and transitional shelters covering periods before and during … Continued