Councilman backs whack attack on Soda Tax–December 14, 2018
Bad facts fuel another whack attack on Soda Tax This week, in the winter doldrums of December, Councilman Allan Domb silently submitted a motion…
Ending a policy of poverty creation–December 7, 2018
Ending a policy of poverty creation Personal Care Aides provide crucial services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a daily basis, including…
Hot takes on top issues affecting kids–November 30, 2018
A great way to keep up and share key PCCY news Hot off the presses, there’s a new way to get up to…
Childwatch Newsletter – Fall/Winter 2018
Read MoreTESTIMONY: Protect child tenants with greater transparency, accountability
Philadelphia City Council – License & Inspection Committee Hearing Testimony on Bill #180939 November 28, 2018 Submitted by Colleen McCauley, Health Policy…
Read all about what we’re thankful for–November 16, 2018
Read all about it–Philly students come out on top! PCCY had a vision for students in Philadelphia public schools four years ago, and,…
How we’re escalating the fight for school funding–November 9, 2018
Escalate the fight for public school funding Our students are in classrooms that are underfunded and overcrowded. Teachers are paying out of pocket and…
Bid to rid homes of lead paint belongs in court–November 2, 2018
Bid to rid homes of lead paint belongs in court Finally, the lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan has begun to subside. The…
A huge leap forward in fight to end childhood lead poisoning–October 26, 2018
Councilwoman Reynolds Brown: Time to get the lead out! In August, after over a year of maddening inaction by City Hall, PCCY…
PCCY Testimony to SRC on Charter Renewals
Testimony to the School Reform Commission Regarding Charter Renewals, April 28, 2016 Presented by Public Citizens for Children and Youth My name is Abel…