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POCONO MANOR, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted the 33rd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference last week in Monroe County, bringing together child welfare professionals, foster and adoptive …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Highlights Adoption Achievements and Honors Advocates Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that Senate District 44 will benefit from over $5.4 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement …
Senator Katie Muth Announces $5.4 Million for Housing Projects in Senate District 44 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Wardrobe’s Returning Wardrobe program is extending its support to justice-involved individuals during a special Open Wardrobe event on Thursday, June 26. The initiative, active across five …
Helping Hands: Free Clothing and Support for Justice-Involved Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County organizations have been awarded $2.6 million in state funding to enhance access to safe and stable housing for local residents, State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, has …
Chester County Receives $2.6 Million to Boost Housing Stability Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) will host a free community baby shower for Chester County-based parents on Saturday, June 14, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The …
Celebrating Parenthood: Free Baby Shower Brings Joy and Support to Chester County Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at increasing federal oversight and preventing states from improperly using Medicaid funds to …
CMS Cracks Down on Medicaid Fraud – Protecting Taxpayers from Misuse Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is hosting a community baby shower on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to celebrate and support new and expectant families in Chester …
Baby Shower Brings Hope and Vital Support to Chester County Families Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents of Freedom Village at Brandywine came together in an extraordinary effort to support veterans experiencing food insecurity. What began as a modest goal of collecting …
Freedom Village Heroes Rally to Donate 1,500+ Items for Veterans in Need Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) have unveiled a new security feature that allows public benefits recipients to lock …
Protect Your Benefits: Pennsylvania Launches New EBT Card Lock Feature Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — At its Annual Meeting, the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) revealed the allocation of $650,000 to 31 nonprofit programs serving communities in the Southern …
United Way of Southern Chester County Awards $650,000 to Local Nonprofits Read More