Justice in Education Information Session
The Justice In Education (JIE) Fellowship is a free program for young people, 7th to 12th grades, to learn how to be powerful…
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Fair Funding Lawsuit One Year Anniversary
February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro…
The Budget Olympics
We'd love for you to tune in to our Budget Olympics event on February 6th at 4pm highlighting Governor Shapiro's wins for kids. REGISTER HERE…
Fair Funding Lawsuit One Year Anniversary
February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro releases…
Empowerment Fellowship: Apply Before 2/26
Apply here by Monday, February 26, 2024
Parent Kinship Action Lab: Apply Before 3/11
Apply here by Monday, March 11, 2024
Reception Focused on Hispanic Youth in Philly
Report on the State of Hispanic Children in Philadelphia. Join Donna Cooper, Executive Director and Javier Suarez, Board President, Children First, and our…
Reimagining our Mental Health System for Pennsylvania’s Children and Youth
All children in Pennsylvania deserve access to high-quality, culturally relevant mental health care. This webinar will feature a panel of different perspectives, including…
City Budget Advocacy Day press conference
Budget Advocacy Day Philadelphia Press Conference This year, Children First is doubling down on our budget advocacy in Philadelphia, and we need your help!…
Mental Health Awareness Day, Panel Discussion and Art Show
On May 15, join with us and hundreds of mental health advocates will march at the State Capitol building to call on lawmakers…
2024 Celebration of the Champions for Children honoring Vanguard
On the evening of Thursday, May 16, 2024, Children First will shine a spotlight on Vanguard for being exceptional leaders in making a lifelong…
Join Us In Harrisburg: Talk About Public Education
JOIN US IN HARRISBURG MEET WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO TALK ABOUT HOW THE STATE CAN SUPPORT K12 PUBLIC EDUCATION May 8: Join…
ECE Racial Equity Report Release
PHMC 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PaWhat’s at Stake for Your Kids After The Elections?
The political landscape is shifting in Washington, but Harrisburg is looking pretty much the same. What does this mean for the kids you…
Holiday Toy Drive
Sueno 114 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PaThe Young Professionals Advisory Council of Children First is bringing back their toy drive for a fifth year in a row! Join us on…
Governor’s Budget Response
WATCH LIVE Join Children First on Tuesday, February 4th at 4pm for our live reaction to the Governor's budget address where we will provide…
Montgomery County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PAJoin Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Montgomery County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Thursday,…
Chester County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PAJoin Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Chester County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Wednesday,…
Delaware County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress
Helen Kates Furness Memorial Library 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford, PAJoin Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Delaware County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Friday,…
Philly Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress
School District of Philadelphia 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Philadelphia, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Tuesday, February…
Bucks County Report Release: A Decade of Stalled Progress
Bristol Township School District Admin Bldg 5 Blue Lake Road, Levittown, PAJoin Children First for a report release and discussion on children and youth in Bucks County, "A Decade of Stalled Progress" on Friday,…
Webinar: Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Pennsylvania’s youth mental health crisis demands urgent action. Expanding mental health services, supporting families, and driving policy change—these are just a few of…
Capitol Caravan Advocacy Days in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Capitol N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJOIN US IN HARRISBURG SPRING 2025 MEET WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS TO TALK ABOUT HOW THE STATE CAN SUPPORT K12 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND…
Save Head Start – Join Us in DC
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Protect vital Head Start funding and support our most vulnerable children and families. Head Start provides crucial early childhood…
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Celebration of the 2025 Champion for Children: Governor Josh Shapiro
Vie 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PAOn Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Children First will be honoring Governor Josh Shapiro at our annual Celebration of the Champion for Children, and…
Webinar: The State of Diversion
Diversion offers a powerful, proven alternative to formal court involvement for youth who commit low-level offenses—and it’s working. In Pennsylvania, nearly 80% of…