Toto, We’re Not in DC Anymore – June 6, 2025

TWO BEFORE TWO There’s no place like home, according to Dorothy. Thanks to lawmakers in our home state, PA kids don’t have to click their heels three times to summon attention on the problem of lead poisoning. Case in point, state Representative Shelby Labs (R-Bucks)...

A Backstop to Federal Cuts – May 23, 2025

  THEY’RE MESSING WITH PENNSYLVANIAN’S CHILDREN  Four TRILLION dollars in tax cuts passed at the expense of children and families. By a single vote, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a massive budget bill that literally takes food and medical...

What we wish for kids in 2025 – Dec 27, 2024

  OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Each new year brings new possibilities and many of us use this time to commit to making positive changes in our lives. Children First is also committed to making changes (in public policy) in 2025 to improve the lives of...

The Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday – Dec 20, 2024

  TAKE CARE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Family gatherings can be joyful or stressful (or both) for children and grown-ups alike. Packed schedules, social pressures, and tense family dynamics can leave everyone feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to remember that the...