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LANCASTER, PA — Voce and Pennsylvania Child Advocate Maryann McEvoy, who also served as honorary chair, hosted more than 100 child-serving professionals at Thursday’s inaugural Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children (FPaC), an event …
Voce Challenges Human Services Leaders to Work Together to Heal Trauma Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services distributed more than 300 coats with the help of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids …
LCH Partners with Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to Bring Warmth to Kids Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester / Southern Montgomery Toys for Tots will officially launch the 75th Anniversary Toys for Tots campaign on October 1st.
75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots Kicking Off in October Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Wednesday, Senator Lindsey M. Williams joined Representative Emily Kinkead, school administrators, advocates, and parents to discuss the importance of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students have reliable access …
Pennsylvania’s Universal Free Breakfast Program: What You Need to Know Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced his $21.5 million plan to provide universal free school breakfast for 1.7 million students across the commonwealth this school year. The program, …
Gov. Wolf Unveils $21.5M Plan to Provide Universal Free School Breakfast Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, Chester County officials donated a large collection of school supplies to the Maternal and Child Health Consortium.
Chester County Officials Donate School Supplies to Maternal and Child Health Consortium Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will provide nearly $1 billion in additional funding to schools to support the purchase of American-grown foods …
USDA Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Child Nutrition Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agencies across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a joint letter to states, tribes, and jurisdictions encouraging them to prioritize and maximize …
HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children’s Mental Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will crackdown on education technology companies if they illegally surveil children when they go online to learn. In a new …
FTC to Crackdown on Companies that Illegally Surveil Children Learning Online Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission says it will host a virtual event on October 19, 2022, to examine how best to protect children from a growing array of …
FTC to Hold Virtual Event on Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Read More