This year, schools in Pennsylvania have received more than $449,000 from the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program, for schools in Philadelphia, Exton, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
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Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here’s what experts say.
From the time kids understand what cellphones are and all their fun uses, they beg for one of their own—but this commitment requires careful consideration by parents before handing over such a big responsibility.
PA expert advises parents on keeping kids healthy, insured while learning
As Pennsylvania children return to school, health advocates stress the importance of keeping them insured.
Report: PA ranks 23rd among states in child well-being
Pennsylvania ranks in the middle among states for the well-being of its children, at 23rd overall in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
PA pre-K advocates back governor’s funding boost to expand access
In Pennsylvania, about 54% of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, or about 78,000 kids, do not have access to pre-K. The Pre-K for PA campaign is asking lawmakers to boost funding in the fiscal budget as the June 30 deadline approaches.
Quick adoption in 34 states of Erin’s Law to prevent child abuse shows power of one individual to make policy
Why did some states adopt Erin’s Law but not others? How do different state legislatures respond to interactions with what public policy scholars call a “policy entrepreneur” like Erin Merryn?
Expert: Practical tools, neuroscience help parents build mentally strong kids
As Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Pennsylvania, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive.
PA Early Intervention programs vital for child development
A new study highlights the importance of Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program and its services for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental delays.
Report: Strengthening PA child-welfare system for kids, families
The 14th annual “State of Child Welfare in Pennsylvania” report is out. It shows some progress but also highlights ongoing areas of concern.
Children’s nutrition program, revved up in the pandemic, faces severe cuts
Caitlin Dewey, StatelineJanuary 8, 2024 A federal program built to improve nutrition for new mothers and kids is growing for the first time in over a decade, thanks to changes made during the pandemic. Since its pilot program began in 1974, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — better known as WIC …
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