Cover All Kids – Jan 19, 2024
HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN Pennsylvania has the 5th highest number of uninsured children in the nation, according to the Pennsylvania Partnership for…
Is Your Home Safe for the Holidays? – Dec 1, 2023
GIFTS ARE GREAT BUT LET’S DELIVER BASIC NEEDS TOO The classic holiday song croons that “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” As families…
Should We Let Them Suffer? – Oct 6, 2023
COVER ALL CHILDREN MEANS ALL CHILDREN With a state budget surplus now far beyond $10 billion, it’s not only heartbreaking, but unacceptable that…
Quiet Threat to Hispanic Kids – Sept 22, 2023
GIVING HISPANIC CHILDREN THE FUTURE THEY DESERVE National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the many contributions of the Hispanic community.…
A Lesson in Mental Health – Sept 15, 2023
THE HAVES AND HAVE-NOTS OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR KIDS We all know that kids are suffering from mental and emotional challenges these days. But…
Mental health lifelines for kids & teens – Aug 25, 2023
TAKE STEPS TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH As the start of a new school year approaches, children and teens are likely feeling…
Assault Rifles for Pre-Schoolers – Aug 18, 2023
LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS, NOT OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES “I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands” has…
TESTIMONY: Opioid Settlement Money in Delaware County, June 2023
Children First Statement on Opioid Settlement Money June 15, 2023 Delaware County is set to receive $63 million in opioid settlement funding. These funds…
Death and Taxes – Apr 14, 2023
If We Can’t Dodge Taxes, We Shouldn’t Have to Dodge Bullets This weekend most Americans will be feverishly trying to meet the Monday…
CHIP Transition
Starting April 17, 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) will be deciding who qualifies for CHIP. This will include both new applications…