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WESCOSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are proposing an additional $10 million investment in a state program designed to recruit and retain child care workers, part of a broader effort to …
Child Care Funding Proposal Offers Hope for Workforce Relief Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Shapiro administration announced Friday a new initiative designed to streamline certification for education and job training programs that help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients meet federal …
State Launches Initiative to Help SNAP Recipients Keep Benefits Read More
YORK, PA — State officials on Wednesday urged child care providers across Pennsylvania to apply for a new recruitment and retention program offering cash bonuses to workers, as the application …
State Officials Push Child Care Staffing Program Ahead of Jan. 29 Deadline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As new federal rules tighten work and reporting requirements for food assistance, Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new tool designed to help certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Food Aid Meets Federal Mandate as PA Unveils New Volunteer Path for SNAP Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is widening the safety net for its youngest residents as a new insurer joins the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, giving families more choices for affordable …
New Insurer Joins CHIP, Expanding Health Care Lifeline for Pennsylvania Kids Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will receive $193 million in federal funding to jump-start a sweeping, five-year effort to stabilize and transform health care in rural communities, state officials said, as …
Pennsylvania Secures $193 Million to Shield Rural Health Care From Cuts Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials this past Monday rolled out a sweeping technology overhaul of the state’s public assistance system, pairing it with a $25,000,000 investment in child care workforce …
Pennsylvania Unveils AI Benefits Overhaul, $450 Child Care Bonuses Amid Budget Strain Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services on Tuesday announced the delayed opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while also rolling out major new investments aimed …
LIHEAP Opens After Shutdown as PA Launches $25 Million Plan to Shore Up Child Care Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and top state officials last week highlighted major new investments aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s child care workforce, expanding access to quality early learning, and …
Big Push for Child Care and Rural Health: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Sweeping Support Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania kicked off the 2025 holiday season with an unexpected milestone Thursday, as the Shapiro Administration announced that more than 1,000 stuffed toys passed state safety inspections …
Record Toy Safety Inspections Spark Surprising Holiday Surge in PA Donations Read More