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Improving the lives and opportunities of children in southeastern PA through reliable research, community engagement, and powerful advocacy. www.childrenfirstpa.org

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Game Con Live, a video game 🎮, comics 💥, and STEM 🚀 experience designed for kids ages 5-15 & their families, is coming to Greater Philly Expo on Oct 11-12. Create life-long memories & get 50% off your all-inclusive passes using code CHILDREN50 at gamecomlive.com.
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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · 04/09/2025
This morning I joined my @pahousedems.com colleagues @repfriel.com & @reppielli.com and @pasenate.com colleagues @senatorcomitta.com & @senatormuth.com for a roundtable discussion organized by @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social on the challenges our schools and administrators are facing.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
GOP PA State Reps. Joe Hogan & Milou Mackenzie voted for #bipartisan legis that would 🆙 #childcare access for 1,000s of #PA families. Child care transcends party lines! Live in PA? Tell your state rep to vote YES on HB 506 when it comes to the full House: bit.ly/TellHarrisburg_InvestInChildCare
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Thank you, Foundation for Delaware County, for another amazing #DelcoGivesDay! Children First is so grateful for the support of your #generous donors & for the Foundation's tireless leadership! You can give to Children First through Delco Gives Day at www.delcogives.org/organization....
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🗣️ The Philly Pulse: Community Poll is now live! Weigh in by June 1st on the issues that matter most to you—education, public safety & clean & green initiatives by June 1st. 👉 Take the poll now at PhillyPulsePoll.com #PhillyPulse #CivicEngagement #PhillyVotes #EveryVoiceEveryVote #PhillyStrong
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Register for a special webinar to learn the latest updates on state and federal legislation affecting child care and pre-k - and how to get involved. bit.ly/4cWLxiD
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Foster kids are already physically and emotionally uprooted, and the government is taking their financial footing as well. #shame www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04...
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PA counties divert millions from foster kids' Social Security
Pennsylvania child advocates are calling out counties for using Social Security funds to offset care costs for foster youth, often without their knowledge.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
📺 tonight!
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Children First is celebrating 45 years as the advocate for kids, with honoree Gov. Shapiro marking this milestone with us! 📣Shout out to Schweiger Dermatology Group for their sponsorship! 🌟 #celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro @governorshapiro.bsky.social
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Children First is celebrating 45 years as the advocate for kids! Thank you, Vanguard, for your support! Join us as we celebrate this milestone with our honoree, Governor Josh Shapiro. Get your tickets at www.childrenfirstpa.org/2025celebration. #celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Children First research shows that kids in Philadelphia are not much better off than 10 years ago. We have to invest in children & teens. #stalledprogress #kids #philly www.fox29.com/news/childre...
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152,000 Philadelphia children live in families earning too little to meet their needs, new report finds
A new report by Children First found that public policies are failing to produce the opportunity families need to help their children thrive and a be successful adults in Philadelphia.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
It’s hard to ignore the contrast: while communities are celebrating Black History Month, the Trump Administration is undermining programs that actually help Black children and families in PA. Read how at www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-21-25.... #BlackHistoryMonth
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Hey Bucks County, how are your kids faring? Children First will present the findings of the new report, "A Decade of Stalled Progress: Opportunity Stunted for Children in Bucks County" & you're invited to learn all about it! childrenfirstpa.org/kidsinbucks #childwellbeing #kids #buckscountypa
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Today kids share handmade Valentine’s Day cards & treats with grown-ups they love. Read this week's ThePoint to see if our great Commonwealth returns their affection by providing important things that they love. www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-14-25... #valentinesday #PA #PABudget #children #teens
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Read our latest report on kids in Montco. www.childrenfirstpa.org/wp-content/u... whyy.org/articles/mon...
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Montgomery County’s children are stuck in a state of stagnation, report finds
A report from Children First reveals key factors for childhood success in Montgomery County have not improved over the past 10 years.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Hey Chester County, how are your kids faring? Children First will present the findings of the new report, "A Decade of Stalled Progress: Opportunity Stunted for Children in Chester County" & you're invited to learn all about it! childrenfirstpa.org/kidsinchesco #kids #childwellbeing #chestercounty
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
How have things changed for kids in the last decade? Join us on our new date - Feb 21st - to find out. We're honored to have Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Dr. Monica Taylor & Dan McGarry from Upper Darby School District as part of the discussion. bit.ly/40KzoaQ. #childwelfare #childhealth #education
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
PA is energized for the Eagles to win & bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Philly. After Gov Shapiro’s budget address this week, PA is also gearing up for the FY26 budget season and fighting for a win for kids. Read more at: www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-7-25-... #PABudget #children #education
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Hey Montco residents! How are kids in your county faring? Join us, Congresswoman Scanlon & Rep. Bradford for our latest research on the status of children & teens over the past decade. Register here bit.ly/40KzoaQ. #childwelfare #childhealth #education
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
"Children First Network News" broke down Shapiro's budget in a great broadcast yesterday. Find out what his budget plan means for PA children and families. #PABudget #children www.youtube.com/live/Nuy8SLT...
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Children First Reports on Governor Shapiro's Budget for Kids
YouTube video by PhillyCAM
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
What did @governorshapiro.bsky.social include in his state budget today for pre-k & child care? A real recognition that the staffing crisis is real with a $55M investment, raises for Pre-K Counts teachers & more money for early intervention. #PABudget
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Join Children First for our annual budget analysis as we break down the Governor's budget plan within hours of its release and determine what it means for children and teens. Register in advance for this virtual event: www.childrenfirstpa.org/budgetday
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
This Martin Luther King Day, we wish the dream for every Black and brown child and for every adult to continue the fight to make their dreams a reality. #equality #MLKDay
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Small business owners! The Jan 23rd Small Business Majority webinar can help make 2025 your best year. One presentor, Children First's Dan O'Brien, will show how affordable Paid Family & Medical Leave can make you more competitive in today's hiring market. #paidleave us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Pennsylvania's 2025 Capital & Legislative Outlook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
It's a new year and a new opportunity to take advantage of products and policies that might benefit your Pennsylvania small business. Looking to understand what capital products and technical assistan...
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Career & technical ed is so great that @governorshapiro.bsky.social, Republicans & Democrats agree. Even Trump's America First Policy Institute & his pick for Ed Secretary want to "establish vocational education in every high school across the country." Our plan for PA: bit.ly/4hd9PFX.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Woo hoo! Great news for PA families! Under the leadership of Governor Shapiro, PA is named one of the TOP 5 BEST STATES TO RAISE A FAMILY! Let's keep it going - we can do more! www.consumeraffairs.com/movers/best-...
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The best states to raise a family in 2025
ConsumerAffairs ranks the best states to raise a family in 2025 based on cost, safety, education, health care and quality of life.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Children First has ambitious New Year's Resolutions. Check 'em out and join us in our pledge to kids and teens. www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/12-27-2... #HappyNewYear #2025 #children
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
#HappyHanukkah
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
#merrychristmas #happyholidays
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
We are very pleased to introduce our new Director of Health Policy, Deanna Dyer. Deanna has an impressive track record to getting things done for children and families and we're proud to have her on our team! #newstaff #team #welcome
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Thank you, Councilmembers Mark Squilla, Jeffery Young, Jr., & Jim Harrity for supporting young learners! The pre-k classes at Adaire Elementary really appreciated you reading to them - & we really appreciate you supporting free, high-quality pre-k in Philadelphia. prek #children #education
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
We know that lead hazards exist in homes and schools today, but it's horrifying that past exposure through gas still haunt us. #LeadFreePA www.yahoo.com/news/lead-ga...
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Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests
The U.S. population experienced an estimated 151 million excess mental health disorders attributable to exposure to lead from car exhaust, according to a study.
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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Kick off the holiday season next Tuesday at Sueno in Center City by spreading a little joy! Bring a toy and get a free drink while you mix and mingle with the amazing members of our Young Professionals Advisory Council. #toydrive #toydrive2024 #children #Philly #Holidayseason
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