Dream Care Presentations
The 2015 presentation describes how the Dream Care initiative would help insure children in Pennsylvania who are undocumented and uninsured. The second presentation, by…
Dream Care: Stories
Children First (then as PCCY) interviewed 53 parents of children like Maria’s, and our investigation found that 85% of parents said they had to…
Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children 2015
The Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children commits our next mayor to championing school funding, achieving universal high-quality Pre-K access, establishing a higher minimum wage, expanding participation…
A State Budget Proposal That Makes the Right Choices for Children
Any budget is an expression of priorities. The budget proposed by Governor Wolf sends a clear signal that children are his priority. Nearly all…
MA and CHIP Vision Benefits Flyer – 2015
This flyer is a useful tool to answer your questions about vision benefits under Medical Assistance and CHIP. Don’t have insurance? Do you have…
School-Based Behavioral Health Program Directory for 2014-2015 School Year
Behavioral health services are available to eligible Philadelphia students in over 100 schools in the District. The services are provided by private behavioral health…
Health Insurance Eligibility Chart 2021-22
Children First’s health insurance resources include directions on how to apply for Medical Assistance and CHIP, a child health helpline to assist families over…
Chart: Uninsured Children Face Barriers to Preventive Care
Read MoreChart: Connection Between Child Health and Education Outcomes
Research from the Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Society and Health finds that poor health affects the outcome of a child’s education. Likewise, the report found…
Chart: Asthma Linked to School Absenteeism in Philadelphia
A study by the School District of Philadelphia found that students with asthma missed an average of three weeks of school during the 2012-2013 school year.