Clarke: Council Will Ok Sales Tax Plan – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – August 5, 2013
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke’s office said Monday that council members will make permanent a 1 percent sales tax that was due to…
Philly Finance Director Says Council Should Move On Sales Tax; Clarke: Council Will OK It – WHYY Newsworks – August 5, 2013
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke’s office said Monday that legislators will make permanent a 1 percent sales tax that was due to expire…
Report: Waiting Game Hurts Philly Kids With Behavioral Health Issues – Philadelphia Metro – August 2, 2013
Low income children in Philadelphia who suffer from behavioral health issues face long wait times when it comes to receiving medical intervention, averaging nearly…
Needy Children Not Getting Timely Mental-Health Care – The Philadelphia Inquirer – August 2, 2013
Philadelphia children on Medical Assistance are waiting twice as long as they are supposed to for behavioral-health appointments, according to a report released Thursday…
Nearly 1.8 Million in Pa. Will See Food Assistance Cut This Fall
Download PDF HARRISBURG, PA (August 2, 2013) — Nearly 1.8 million Pennsylvanians will see a cut in food assistance this fall equal to 21…
National Survey Finds Overwhelming Support For Public Investments In Early Learning
Large majority of voters, including Republicans and Independents, see early learning as an important national priority Download PDF WASHINGTON – The First Five Years…
District Cancels Community Meetings After One Got Contentious – Philadelphia Daily News – August 1, 2013
IT APPEARS the district and Philadelphia school parents are not meeting eye-to-eye. School officials planned several community meetings to collect feedback from parents about…
A $50 Million Dollar Question: Will Schools Get Needed Funds From City Sales Tax? – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – August 1, 2013
With less than six weeks remaining before city schools are scheduled to open, key elements of the District rescue package hastily assembled by state…
Kids Seeking Mental Health Services Face Long Wait Times in Philly
Low-income Philadelphia children seeking mental health services wait on average 15 days for an initial appointment, and an additional 12 days to start therapy.…
Kids Seeking Mental Health Services Face Prolonged Wait Times In Philly – Child Health Care Tips Website – August 1, 2013
Low-income Philadelphia children seeking mental health services wait on normal 15 days for an initial appointment, and an additional 12 days to start therapy.…