Kids can’t vote, but you can. See the courts through their eyes and make your plan to vote on November 4th. Judges’ decisions affect children’s education, safety, and well-being — your vote helps protect their future. Check out our Newsletter in bio to learn more. ...

Did you know preschoolers can be suspended or even expelled? Many parents don’t until it happens to their child.
Supporting All Young Learners to Thrive, our new report coming October 29, uncovers how these “push outs” disrupt families, harm kids, and deepen inequities and what we can do to fix it. Let’s make sure every child gets the support they deserve, not sent home. ...

Missed last Friday’s newsletter? No worries — head to the link in bio to get caught up on our new website! While you’re there, browse past issues of The Point and stay in the loop. ...

#TBT to 1991 and 1992, milestone years for Children First! 🎉 From launching programs that put kids first, to helping push for CHIP, to creating safe spaces to play with new pools and playgrounds, it was a year of big wins for children and families. ...

“Parents Growing Together has been more than just me coming in to understand how to deal with my young child but also my 22-year-old son,” said Nakeda Allen. “How to take a deep breath, how to walk away from a conversation, and come back and renegotiate. How to say ‘I can’t have a conversation right now. Let’s address this tomorrow when I have a clear head.’”

Parents today are feeling the pressure. An innovative collaboration by Children First and First Up, with backing from PNC and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, designed Parents Growing Together to help parents manage their stress and be fully present for their kids. Head to the link in bio to check out the findings of this unique collaboration that shows that parent-led, peer-to-peer spaces can reduce stress, build confidence, and strengthen family relationships.

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Tonight’s the night! Children First and First Up are officially releasing the powerful results of Parents Growing Together— an 18-month pilot that brought parents together through a peer-to-peer model of healing and support. Real stories. Real connection. Real change. Don’t miss the insights from this groundbreaking journey. ...

We’re kicking off our Campaign Spotlight series with Pre-K for PA 🎒 a non-partisan campaign launched in 2014 to make high-quality pre-k accessible for every at-risk child and affordable for middle-income families. With more than 25,000 supporters, this movement is growing stronger every day. Together, we can make it happen! 💪 Learn more about Pre-K for PA by visiting their website in our bio! ...

Everyone deserves access to mental health care and support. 💙 Check out these upcoming events and resources. ...

🍂 Our October calendar is here! We’ve got a full month of events and advocacy lined up for kids and families across PA. ...

Career & Technical Education opens doors for PA students, connecting them to good jobs, higher education, and a stronger economy. But too many barriers stand in the way. Our new report shows why bold investment in CTE is needed now. ...