Advocacy Groups Set Goals In Fight For Education Funding – The Notebook – April 1, 2013
For Philadelphia advocacy organizations aiming to influence Gov. Corbett’s education budget, the fight continues. The governor’s proposed state budget for 2013-14 puts $90 million…
Summer Feeding Program
Event Shines Light On Summer Feeding For Children Presenters to offer tips and guidance for those willing to host sites Download Press Release…
Give Kids A Smile Day: Free Dental Care For Upper Darby Children
Download PDF Give Kids a Smile Day set to serve 400 area children and youth. Philadelphia, PA (March 14, 2013) — Upper Darby children…
PCCY Statement on School Closings: Effective Student Transitions From Closed Schools
Download PDF Philadelphia, PA (February 27, 2013) — Following the Philadelphia School Reform Commission’s (SRC) decisions on school closures Thursday, Public Citizens for Children…
PCCY Vision Care Guide Puts Affordable Eye Care In Sight
Download PDF Philadelphia, PA (February 27, 2013)-Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) reissued its updated "Guide to Vision Care Services for Philadelphia’s Children…
School Breakfasts Nourish Academic Performance, Study Finds – Philadelphia Inquirer – March 1, 2013
Children who eat breakfast in school do better in math and miss fewer class days than those who don’t, according to a new national…
Nationwide Cuts Could Hurt Low-Income Children, Seniors – Philadelphia Inquirer – March 1, 2013
Milk could be taken from babies in low-income families if automatic federal budget cuts go into effect Friday. At the same time, meals normally…
School Breakfast Means Better Math Skills, Study Says – Philadelphia Inquirer – February 29, 2013
Children who eat breakfast in school do better in math and miss fewer class days, according to a new national study released Wednesday. “The…
Ex-Clinton Official Edelman To Discuss Poverty – Philadelphia Inquirer – February 27, 2013
When it comes to the poor, people still quote President Ronald Reagan’s line, “We fought a war on poverty, and poverty won.” That notion…