A little rain would never stop us! Here are advocates from across the state who showed up to rally for public school funding in the rain today. #FinishTheJob#FundOurSchools!
Happening now! In Erie making big plans to increase college affordability. Not just making it happen but demanding it happens now.
! Gov’s staff and education officials on hand. @kkphils
Amidst the chaos about possible federal school funding cuts, Pennsylvanians should remember that the STATE is responsible a huge share of school funding. PA has a $4 billion remaining gap. Join us to advocate for state funds: https://t.co/CXN9Tvs9IN
Meet Tina L. Clymer, Co-Chair of the Strong Minds, Bright Futures Partnership!
As County Administrator for Mental Health & Developmental Services, Tina advocates for robust youth mental health services across Pennsylvania.
#YouthMentalHealth#Leadership#MentalHealthAdvocacy
While some states want to reverse child labor laws, we’re reminded that PA was a leader in protecting children. Let’s continue to be an example by funding child are and public education.
It’s Week of the Young Child - perfect time to take action to help solve PA’s child care crisis. Add you name to the petition telling Harrisburg to prioritize child care in the final state budget. https://t.co/gW1794LUFi #StartStrongPA#WOYC2025#ChildCareCrisis#ChildCareVoter
1 in 3 PA youth feel persistently sad. 147,000 kids don’t have health insurance. Schools lack mental health providers. Here's our call to action: for 5 reforms to fix it. Learn more: https://t.co/szGqzXZ9J1 #StrongMindsBrightFutures#YouthMentalHealth
Meet Marcus Allen, Co-Chair of the Strong Minds, Bright Futures Partnership!
As CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, Marcus leads impactful programs serving children across the Greater Philadelphia area.
#YouthMentalHealth#Leadership#MarcusAllen@ChildrenFirstPA
Tune in tonight - 5PM on abc27
Marcus Allen, CEO of @IndBigs & co-chair of Strong Minds, Bright Futures, talks youth mental health & breaking down barriers to care across PA.
Outside Central PA? Watch live at https://t.co/JILcVFo0GE
#StrongMindsBrightFutures#YouthMentalHealth
https://t.co/NkXng05PDa “This is the time to fight for my students, and students all over the United States. This is the time to call our representatives, call our senators, and be present in the community.”
Kaanan Raja, M.P.H., Children First's Health Policy Associate, joined Community-Driven Research Day to connect with researchers & community organizations working to advance youth mental health for the Strong Minds, Bright Futures Partnership.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures
Federal funding for schools is critical for Pennsylvania's students. Title I alone supports schools that serve almost 800,000 kids. Then there's the funding for CTE, higher ed, and more. #ProtectOurKids - call your lawmakers and ask them not to cut federal funds for kids!
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 https://t.co/knh0bUMFGy
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! https://t.co/gK4mvWIvTx #childwellbeing#buckscountypa
Hey Chester County, how are you 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! https://t.co/o9wbxUVZKj
How have things changed for Delco 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. https://t.co/RBmFDAmcOW.