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Analysis of Governor’s 2018 Budget Proposal

Feb 6, 2018

PCCY Analysis Governor Tom Wolf’s 2018 Budget Proposal   A conservative down payment The Commonwealth’s 2.6 million children will be able to access more…

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Take action on lead TONIGHT–March 6, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

Chipping away at lead poisoning What’s the difference between the way government handled childhood lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan and Philadelphia? In Flint, children…

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How Medicaid is Still Making a Difference for Kids at 50

Jul 31, 2015

50 YEARS OF SAVING CHILDREN “My husband and I felt like we had hit rock bottom trying to get help for our children,” said…

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5 Things You Need to Know About Kids in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Jul 23, 2015

The Annie E. Casey Foundation just released its 2015 Kids Count Data Book.  Here are 5 takeaways about children in Southeastern Pennsylvania.  Spread the…

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The Harsh Reality for Undocumented & Uninsured Children in Pennsylvania – June 29, 2015

Jun 29, 2015

A staggering 85% of undocumented parents said they had to delay or forgo medical treatment for their child due to a lack of health…

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When Covering All Kids Doesn’t Cover All Kids

Jan 10, 2014

Every child in Pennsylvania deserves access to proper healthcare.  This should not be a controversial idea.  Yet while millions of Americans will get access…

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Chester County is Nice… Depending on Who You Ask

Dec 11, 2013

Chester County is a nice place to live.  Throughout the recession, the median family income never dropped below $100,000.  In 2010, the Inquirer reported…

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Not All Kids Are All Right in Bucks County

Nov 27, 2013

2012 saw a recovery of sorts for Bucks County, with the median family income finally returning to 2008 levels, but there’s little relief in…

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Connecting the Dots – Drops in Employer Based Coverage, Medicaid failures and Less Children Insured spells trouble for the Governor’s “Healthy PA”

Nov 15, 2013

There has been a trend over the last decade in Pennsylvania where fewer children have employer-based health coverage and more children have moved to…

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