Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council By Donna Cooper Children First Executive Director April 4, 2025 Thank you for the opportunity to testify at this hearing that is finally shining a spotlight in our schools, where our children are subjected to...
TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE BEING WASTED While Elon Musk is dancing with chain saws in his zealous approach to ferreting out government “waste, fraud, and abuse,” PA has its own wasteful spending that is chopping away at our children’s success. The...
CTE: A SLAM-DUNK FOR PA STUDENTS AND LAWMAKERS Not every student wants to go to college, but they want more out of life than a high school diploma can deliver. Imagine, for them, getting training and educational credit for well-paying jobs before they even...
CARING FOR CHILDREN AS AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH We are hoping that the spirit of generosity that blossoms in the holiday season carries on for children as the new administration takes the reins. Despite the extraordinary struggles facing far too many children,...
WE APPRECIATE YOU! Thank you to those who gave on Giving Tuesday. We are grateful for your generosity that totaled $25,000 – that’s a lot of love for Children First! While many children are counting down the days until Christmas, we’re counting down the days...
READ WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MADE POSSIBLE THIS YEAR All of us at Children First hope you enjoyed a happy and healthy Thanksgiving yesterday! You were in mind as we celebrated with friends and family and reflected on those in our life we’re thankful for. Thanks...
