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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced a bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback and signed into law by Governor Wolf that will expand eligibility and allow …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Following yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, City Solicitor Diana Cortes issued this statement:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees are finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies). Michelle Daniels, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead this week marked National Foster Care Month by encouraging older youth previously served through the foster care system …
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Did you know there are almost 437,000 children and youth in foster care? According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, 45% of foster children are living …
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A new survey from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that most parents and caregivers in the United States are optimistic about their children’s futures, but see clear barriers to …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Aging (PDA) and Human Services (DHS) is reminding Pennsylvanians who serve as caregivers for either a family member or a close friend that …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — During National Family Caregivers Month this November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will honor the caregivers of Veterans for their invaluable health care, acknowledging the critical role …
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VALLEY FORGE, PA — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has named PJM Interconnection among the top 100 most adoption-friendly companies in the nation for the 14th consecutive year. PJM, operator …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) is looking for donors for their annual Adopt-a-Family program.
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