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.

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.

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

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....

🗣️ 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

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

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...

📺 tonight!

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 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 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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...

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

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

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

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...

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.

Woo hoo! Great news for PA families! Under the leadership of Governor Shapiro, PA is named one of the TOP 5 BEST STATES TO RAISE A FAMILY! Let's keep it going - we can do more! www.consumeraffairs.com/movers/best-...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Children First has ambitious New Year's Resolutions. Check 'em out and join us in our pledge to kids and teens. www.childrenfirstpa.org/news/12-27-2... #HappyNewYear #2025 #children

#merrychristmas #happyholidays

We are very pleased to introduce our new Director of Health Policy, Deanna Dyer. Deanna has an impressive track record to getting things done for children and families and we're proud to have her on our team! #newstaff #team #welcome

Thank you, Councilmembers Mark Squilla, Jeffery Young, Jr., & Jim Harrity for supporting young learners! The pre-k classes at Adaire Elementary really appreciated you reading to them - & we really appreciate you supporting free, high-quality pre-k in Philadelphia. prek #children #education

We know that lead hazards exist in homes and schools today, but it's horrifying that past exposure through gas still haunt us. #LeadFreePA www.yahoo.com/news/lead-ga...

Kick off the holiday season next Tuesday at Sueno in Center City by spreading a little joy! Bring a toy and get a free drink while you mix and mingle with the amazing members of our Young Professionals Advisory Council. #toydrive #toydrive2024 #children #Philly #Holidayseason