Business runs on child care – Mar 25, 2022
Business and Families Call for Greater Child Care Investments “We have a hard time hiring and keeping workers because of the lack of…
Alarming Trends Show More Children At Risk – Feb 2, 2022
Alarming Trends Show More Children At Risk Child Abuse is Taking More Lives of Children in Philadelphia February 2, 2022 The stated purpose of…
Naughty or Nice – Dec 23, 2021
Santa is making his list and checking it twice. Children First has some suggestions for Santa about who’s been naughty and who’s been…
City Council Needs to Hear from YOU! – Jun 11, 2021
The Philadelphia budget negotiations are going fast and furious at City Hall. It’s important that councilmembers hear from people like you who…
American Rescue Plan Act Checklists
American Rescue Plan Act Checklists Will Help Families, Schools & Local Governments To Access Critical Federal Funds PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2021)— The American Rescue…
DelCo Advocates for Children Add Their Voice to Call for More Reforms
Amy Kobeta, PCCY amyk@childrenfirstpa.org, 347-607-1058 mobile DelCo Advocates for Children Add Their Voice to Call for More Reforms Vacating Lima Detention Center Just the…
Chambers of Horror – April 16, 2021
Stop the Harm and Start the Healing The case is clear. Philadelphia’s children need the protection of an independent Ombudsperson office mandated…
DelCo Advocates for Children Add Their Voice to Call for More Reforms
CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY amyk@childrenfirstpa.org, 347‐607‐1058 mobile DELCO ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN ADD THEIR VOICE TO CALL FOR MORE REFORMS Vacating Lima Detention Center Just…
TESTIMONY: Philadelphia City Council on Youth Services Ombudsperson Office (Dow) – Apr 8, 2021
Testimony to the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth Submitted by Laurie T. Dow Vulnerable Youth Policy Director, Public Citizens for Children…
TESTIMONY: Philadelphia City Council on Youth Services Ombudsperson Office (Richman) – Apr 8, 2021
Testimony to the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth Submitted by Estelle Richman April 8, 2021 I am Estelle Richman, currently retired.…