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Children First
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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
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.
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 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
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 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....
May 9, 2025 at 10:19 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
May 5, 2025 at 9:02 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
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 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
April 7, 2025 at 9:28 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
April 3, 2025 at 4:10 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
February 24, 2025 at 1:29 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
February 20, 2025 at 7:52 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
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 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
February 12, 2025 at 9:07 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
February 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 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
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 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
January 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
January 20, 2025 at 8:27 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.
January 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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
December 30, 2024 at 9:29 PM
December 25, 2024 at 10:19 PM
December 25, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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
December 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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
December 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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
December 5, 2024 at 3:11 PM