The Race Conversation is Not Over-August 28, 2020
The Race Conversation Is Not Over “Daddy changed the world,” exclaimed Giana, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, in a viral video responding…
PCCY-PR-Teens talk Racism in Town Hall QUOTES AND VIDEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jin David Kim (c) 215- 900-9030 (o) 215-563-5848 ext. 23 davidk@childrenfirstpa.org #BlackLivesMatter Teens from Across Southeast PA…
28% of those who would benefit from living wage are parents–June 15, 2019
28% of those who would benefit from living wage are parents If you’re earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour then you live…
Comments on Mayoral Budget Address 2019
Public Citizens for Children and Youth’s comments on Mayor Kenney’s 2019 Budget Address In this year’s City budget little compares to the importance of…
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…
Kids are paying a price for your service–October 5, 2018
Kids are paying a price for your service It’s challenging enough to juggle a rigid work schedule with the demands of your life…
Poverty rate of kids under 6 eclipses all others–September 14, 2018
Poverty rate of kids under 6 eclipses all others We know it in our gut. Science backs our intuition. The most crucial years…
The anguished cries of isolated children–May 18, 2018
The anguished cries of isolated children She was already in trouble and had run out of chances. Juvenile court sent her to…
Unpredictability…Unhealthy and Unnecessary–March 9, 2018
Unpredictability: Unhealthy and Unnecessary Every day, thousands upon thousands of Philadelphians walk into their local Wawa’s, the region’s superior response to…
Testimony on Predictable Scheduling Legislation
Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Education by Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth…