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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Oct 1

Game Con Live, a video game 🎮, comics 💥, and STEM 🚀 experience designed for kids ages 5-15 & their families, is coming to Greater Philly Expo on Oct 11-12.

Create life-long memories & get 50% off your all-inclusive passes using code CHILDREN50 at gamecomlive.com.

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Rep. Danielle Friel Otten @repdanielle.com · Sep 4

This morning I joined my @pahousedems.com colleagues @repfriel.com & @reppielli.com and @pasenate.com colleagues @senatorcomitta.com & @senatormuth.com for a roundtable discussion organized by @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social on the challenges our schools and administrators are facing.

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Jun 18

GOP PA State Reps. Joe Hogan & Milou Mackenzie voted for #bipartisan legis that would 🆙 #childcare access for 1,000s of #PA families. Child care transcends party lines!

Live in PA? Tell your state rep to vote YES on HB 506 when it comes to the full House: bit.ly/TellHarrisburg_InvestInChildCare

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · May 9

Thank you, Foundation for Delaware County, for another amazing #DelcoGivesDay! Children First is so grateful for the support of your #generous donors & for the Foundation's tireless leadership!

You can give to Children First through Delco Gives Day at www.delcogives.org/organization....

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · May 5

🗣️ The Philly Pulse: Community Poll is now live! Weigh in by June 1st on the issues that matter most to you—education, public safety & clean & green initiatives by June 1st.

👉 Take the poll now at PhillyPulsePoll.com

#PhillyPulse #CivicEngagement #PhillyVotes #EveryVoiceEveryVote #PhillyStrong

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Apr 29

Register for a special webinar to learn the latest updates on state and federal legislation affecting child care and pre-k - and how to get involved. bit.ly/4cWLxiD

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Foster kids are already physically and emotionally uprooted, and the government is taking their financial footing as well. #shame

www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04...

PA counties divert millions from foster kids' Social Security

Pennsylvania child advocates are calling out counties for using Social Security funds to offset care costs for foster youth, often without their knowledge.

www.spotlightpa.org

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Apr 9

📺 tonight!

Strong Minds, Bright Futures @strongmindspa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Tune in tonight at 5PM on abc27!

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters & co-chair of Strong Minds, Bright Futures, talks youth mental health and breaking down barriers to care across PA.

Outside Central PA? Watch live at abc27.com/live

#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthMentalHealth #ABC27

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Apr 7

Children First is celebrating 45 years as the advocate for kids, with honoree Gov. Shapiro marking this milestone with us! 📣Shout out to Schweiger Dermatology Group for their sponsorship! 🌟
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro @governorshapiro.bsky.social

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Apr 3

Children First is celebrating 45 years as the advocate for kids! Thank you, Vanguard, for your support! Join us as we celebrate this milestone with our honoree, Governor Josh Shapiro. Get your tickets at www.childrenfirstpa.org/2025celebration.
#celebration #45years #GovernorShapiro

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 26

Children First research shows that kids in Philadelphia are not much better off than 10 years ago. We have to invest in children & teens. #stalledprogress #kids #philly

www.fox29.com/news/childre...

152,000 Philadelphia children live in families earning too little to meet their needs, new report finds

A new report by Children First found that public policies are failing to produce the opportunity families need to help their children thrive and a be successful adults in Philadelphia.

www.fox29.com

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 24

It’s hard to ignore the contrast: while communities are celebrating Black History Month, the Trump Administration is undermining programs that actually help Black children and families in PA. Read how at www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-21-25....
#BlackHistoryMonth

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 20

Hey Bucks County, how are your kids faring? Children First will present the findings of the new report, "A Decade of Stalled Progress: Opportunity Stunted for Children in Bucks County" & you're invited to learn all about it! childrenfirstpa.org/kidsinbucks #childwellbeing #kids #buckscountypa

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 14

Today kids share handmade Valentine’s Day cards & treats with grown-ups they love. Read this week's ThePoint to see if our great Commonwealth returns their affection by providing important things that they love. www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-14-25...

#valentinesday #PA #PABudget #children #teens

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 14

Read our latest report on kids in Montco. www.childrenfirstpa.org/wp-content/u...

whyy.org/articles/mon...

Montgomery County’s children are stuck in a state of stagnation, report finds

A report from Children First reveals key factors for childhood success in Montgomery County have not improved over the past 10 years.

whyy.org

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 12

Hey Chester County, how are your kids faring? Children First will present the findings of the new report, "A Decade of Stalled Progress: Opportunity Stunted for Children in Chester County" & you're invited to learn all about it! childrenfirstpa.org/kidsinchesco #kids #childwellbeing #chestercounty

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 11

How have things changed for kids in the last decade? Join us on our new date - Feb 21st - to find out. We're honored to have Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Dr. Monica Taylor & Dan McGarry from Upper Darby School District as part of the discussion. bit.ly/40KzoaQ.
#childwelfare #childhealth #education

Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 9

PA is energized for the Eagles to win & bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Philly. After Gov Shapiro’s budget address this week, PA is also gearing up for the FY26 budget season and fighting for a win for kids. Read more at: www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/2-7-25-...

#PABudget #children #education

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hey Montco residents! How are kids in your county faring? Join us, Congresswoman Scanlon & Rep. Bradford
for our latest research on the status of children & teens over the past decade. Register here bit.ly/40KzoaQ.
#childwelfare #childhealth #education

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 5

"Children First Network News" broke down Shapiro's budget in a great broadcast yesterday. Find out what his budget plan means for PA children and families. #PABudget #children

www.youtube.com/live/Nuy8SLT...

Children First Reports on Governor Shapiro's Budget for Kids

YouTube video by PhillyCAM

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Feb 4

What did @governorshapiro.bsky.social include in his state budget today for pre-k & child care? A real recognition that the staffing crisis is real with a $55M investment, raises for Pre-K Counts teachers & more money for early intervention. #PABudget

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Jan 26

Join Children First for our annual budget analysis as we break down the Governor's budget plan within hours of its release and determine what it means for children and teens.
Register in advance for this virtual event: www.childrenfirstpa.org/budgetday

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Jan 20

This Martin Luther King Day, we wish the dream for every Black and brown child and for every adult to continue the fight to make their dreams a reality. #equality #MLKDay

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Jan 15

Small business owners! The Jan 23rd Small Business Majority webinar can help make 2025 your best year. One presentor, Children First's Dan O'Brien, will show how affordable Paid Family & Medical Leave can make you more competitive in today's hiring market. #paidleave us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Pennsylvania's 2025 Capital & Legislative Outlook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

It's a new year and a new opportunity to take advantage of products and policies that might benefit your Pennsylvania small business. Looking to understand what capital products and technical assistan...

us06web.zoom.us

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Children First @childrenfirstpa.bsky.social · Jan 10

Career & technical ed is so great that
@governorshapiro.bsky.social, Republicans & Democrats agree. Even Trump's America First Policy Institute & his pick for Ed Secretary want to "establish vocational education in every high school across the country." Our plan for PA: bit.ly/4hd9PFX.

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