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May 9, 2018

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Report Shows Impact of Pre-K

$3.2 BIL is spent each year in Pennsylvania on state corrections. The message is clear: pay now or pay much more later. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a report that…
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playgrounds

May 8, 2018

Gov. Wolf Announces Funding for Pittsburgh School and Sidewalk Safety Programs

The City of Pittsburgh was awarded more than $1.4 million in state transportation funding today in support of school and sidewalk safety initiatives championed by the Department of Mobility and…
playgrounds
family-friendly yoga

May 7, 2018

Tell Legislators: Child Care Matters

Child care matters because child care works! High-quality child care programs positively impact the cognitive, social, and physical development of infants, toddlers, and young children throughout their first five years…
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school-age

May 7, 2018

Kindergarten Transition White Paper Highlights Regional Efforts

The move from pre-kindergarten to Kindergarten marks a critical point in the lives of young children and their families. In the 2017 – 2018 school year, Allegheny County reported early registration…
school-age
first aid training

May 4, 2018

Pennsylvania Opioid Use and The Impact on Children

Addiction to opioids has a great affect on the health and wellbeing of children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics has prioritized the needs of children impacted by the…
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