PCCY and other groups will meet with representatives from the Philadelphia County Assistance office to discuss the needs facing families in Philadelphia.
PCCY will conduct a training session on health insurance for staff at the Children's Crisis Treatment Center on Tuesday, September 23rd from 9-11 am. Children's Crisis Treatment Center 180 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125
PCCY's health staff will meet with members of the Delaware County Health Advisory Board on Wednesday, September 24th at 8:30 am. The meeting will be held at the Delaware County Government Center Complex at 201 West Front Street in Media.
CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION: A general meeting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition will be held on Wednesday, September 24th from 9-11 am at the Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, in the Martin Luther King room on the 3rd Floor, Philadelphia PA 19103.
Pre-K for PA will have a table at Family Night at Dorney Park. Always a favorite, Dorney Park will offer a unique and exciting venue for families to learn about the state and local programs available to them. This free event, designed to both entertain and educate, will be held within the Planet Snoopy section.
Please join PCCY and more than 40 organizations for the launch of the Fair School Funding campaign. Over the next two years, this campaign will work to ensure that schools across Pennsylvania receive predictable, equitable and adequate state funding. The campaign launch will begin with a press conference at 12:30pm in the Main Rotunda of […]
Pre-K for PA will have a table at the resource fair during the 8th annual Lehigh Valley Early Care & Education Professional Development Day. The theme this year is dedicated entirely to child abuse prevention. Although geared to meet the needs of early education practitioners, "Protecting the Children: Yours, Mine and Ours" will provide people […]
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
The first hearing of the Basic Education Funding Commission in our region will be held on October 16th in Montgomery County at 10:00 am. Can you come to the hearing and make sure Commission members know that the residents of this region are depending on them to propose a fair formula that meets the […]
The Children Sabbath Coalition of Greater Philadelphia presents the 21st Annual Children's Sabbath Interfaith Service with Keynote Speaker, Reverend Sharon Easterling, Executive Director, Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children Sunday, October 19, 2014 @ 3pm Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Avenue (next to Chestnut Hill Hospital - parking in rear […]
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information. NOTE: This workshop is only for School District of Philadelphia Arts Teachers - District Arts […]
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
2015 Picasso Project Grant Application Support: A school or community representative for each proposed project must attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to see the Picasso Project How To Apply Page for more information.
Grants must be submitted by midnight to picassoproject@childrenfirstpa.com A school or community representative for each proposed project must have attend a Grant Support Workshop or Conference Call before applying. Click here to check out the How to Apply page.
The 15 member Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission will hold two hearings in Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm and Wednesday, November 19th at 10:00 am. Prior to the hearing, PCCY will host a people's hearing for the public to give real input on what's needed for our schools. The event will be held in City […]
Delaware County students and taxpayers have sacrificed enough. The state is not paying its fair share. Rising property taxes and school budget cuts are not acceptable--help us change that. Join your neighbors for a community workshop: Delco Rising: Winning for Education Learn about Pre-K for PA and the Statewide Campaign for Fair Education Funding and […]
PCCY's office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you need assistance with obtaining health insurance for a child you can leave us a message at 215-563-5848 x17 or email dzubow@childrenfirstpa.com.
A general meeting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 9-11 am at the United Way in Lobby 2/3, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103.
How Can We Achieve Effective Academic, Financial and Governance Accountability? Panelists: Commissioner Feather Houstoun, School Reform Commission Jurate Krokys, Regional Council Co-Chair of Schools That Can Philadelphia, founding Principal of Independence Charter School Kyle Serette, Center for Popular Democracy & author of “Fraud and Financial Mismanagement in PA's Charter Schools” Barbara Dowdall, retired English Department […]
At PCCY, we advocate for better laws and policies to improve the lives and opportunities of our region’s children. But while we work for systemic change, many children urgently need help to meet their basics now. Child poverty has grown and charities, just like the many families they serve, are stretched thin. During this season […]
Join PCCY for a march organized by MLK DARE to support school funding and a fair minimum wage so families can support their children on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 1:30pm. We will meet at Broad and Buttonwood streets in Philadelphia. Look for PCCY's Banner!
PCCY Action Days in Harrisburg: Be a voice for students in the State Capitol! Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. Choose a day and we’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from […]
POSTPONED: Due to the impending snow storm, the anticipation of many school closures and out of an abundance of caution, PCCY has decided to postpone the Picasso Project Grants Award Ceremony that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th at the Moore College of Art and Design. The rescheduled date for Picasso awards ceremony will be […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from the Capitol and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you need transportation let us know! […]
A general meeting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 9-11 am at the United Way in Lobby 2/3, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103.
Two-thirds of 3-and 4-year olds in Philadelphia do not have access to high-quality pre-k. Join us for a Philadelphia City Council Hearing on Wednesday, February 18th when Council members will hear testimony on Council Bill 150005. The bill, if approved will create a task force to develop a plan to implement and fund pre-k for […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from the Capitol and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you need transportation let us know! […]