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PA Lawmakers Push for Groundbreaking Reforms to Protect Foster Youth Benefits

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Children & Youth Committee convened an informational meeting to deliberate on House Bill 2617. Introduced by state Representatives Rick Krajewski and Sheryl …

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Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Child Hunger

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Education and USDA, has unveiled the SUN Bucks program, a new initiative aimed at …