Children First
@childrenfirstpa.bsky.social
Improving the lives and opportunities of children in southeastern PA through reliable research, community engagement, and powerful advocacy. www.childrenfirstpa.org
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.
Create life-long memories & get 50% off your all-inclusive passes using code CHILDREN50 at gamecomlive.com.
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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.
Create life-long memories & get 50% off your all-inclusive passes using code CHILDREN50 at gamecomlive.com.
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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.
September 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.
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
Live in PA? Tell your state rep to vote YES on HB 506 when it comes to the full House: bit.ly/TellHarrisburg_InvestInChildCare
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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
Live in PA? Tell your state rep to vote YES on HB 506 when it comes to the full House: bit.ly/TellHarrisburg_InvestInChildCare
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....
You can give to Children First through Delco Gives Day at www.delcogives.org/organization....
May 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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....
You can give to Children First through Delco Gives Day at www.delcogives.org/organization....
🗣️ 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
👉 Take the poll now at PhillyPulsePoll.com
#PhillyPulse #CivicEngagement #PhillyVotes #EveryVoiceEveryVote #PhillyStrong
May 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🗣️ 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
👉 Take the poll now at PhillyPulsePoll.com
#PhillyPulse #CivicEngagement #PhillyVotes #EveryVoiceEveryVote #PhillyStrong
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
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
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...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04...
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.
www.spotlightpa.org
April 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04...
📺 tonight!
Tune in tonight at 5PM on abc27!
Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters & co-chair of Strong Minds, Bright Futures, talks youth mental health and breaking down barriers to care across PA.
Outside Central PA? Watch live at abc27.com/live
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthMentalHealth #ABC27
Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters & co-chair of Strong Minds, Bright Futures, talks youth mental health and breaking down barriers to care across PA.
Outside Central PA? Watch live at abc27.com/live
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthMentalHealth #ABC27
April 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
📺 tonight!
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
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro @governorshapiro.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro @governorshapiro.bsky.social
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
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro
April 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro
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
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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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February 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
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www.fox29.com/news/childre...
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
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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
#BlackHistoryMonth
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
February 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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
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
#valentinesday #PA #PABudget #children #teens
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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
#valentinesday #PA #PABudget #children #teens
Read our latest report on kids in Montco. www.childrenfirstpa.org/wp-content/u...
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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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February 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Read our latest report on kids in Montco. www.childrenfirstpa.org/wp-content/u...
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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
February 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
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
#childwelfare #childhealth #education
February 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
#childwelfare #childhealth #education
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
#PABudget #children #education
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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
#PABudget #children #education
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
for our latest research on the status of children & teens over the past decade. Register here bit.ly/40KzoaQ.
#childwelfare #childhealth #education
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
for our latest research on the status of children & teens over the past decade. Register here bit.ly/40KzoaQ.
#childwelfare #childhealth #education
"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
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Children First Reports on Governor Shapiro's Budget for Kids
YouTube video by PhillyCAM
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February 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"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...
www.youtube.com/live/Nuy8SLT...
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
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
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
Register in advance for this virtual event: www.childrenfirstpa.org/budgetday
January 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
Register in advance for this virtual event: www.childrenfirstpa.org/budgetday
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...
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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January 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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...
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.
@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.
January 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
@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.