Children First
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Helping to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, well educated and well cared for.
While we educate and advocate on behalf of children across all issues, we undertake specific-focused efforts to improve the health of our children by maximizing access and availability of health care; improve child welfare by targeting efforts to strengthen families; improve the quality and quantity of child care programs; act earlier rather than later in developing, monitoring and disseminating information about in-home programs that work; and improve the chances for troubled and troubling adolescents by seeking out the causes and responses to truancy or delinquency by building alternative programming in communities and developing more and better after-school programs in neighborhoods.
09/22/2026
Pottstown High School students are leading the conversation about their education in an underfunded school - what got better with more funding and what challenges persist. It'll be unscripted and in their words. Join them to hear what they’ve experienced and what they recommend for the future.
Details:
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tri-County YWCA, 760 Grant St, Pottstown
Register at https://bit.ly/46nxJez.
09/20/2026
Advocacy Spotlight: Belem Rojas 💚 Her message? Advocacy has no age limit. Your voice matters and lawmakers are ready to listen.
Why do so many kids have to be "sick enough" before they get help?
Too often, children can't access mental health services until their symptoms become severe, leaving families to watch and wait instead of getting early support.
09/16/2026
Introducing the Children First Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC)! 🎉 A group of young, Philadelphia-area leaders learning, advocating, and expanding our reach to support PA kids and families. Swipe to see what it means to be a member. 👇
As we head into the new school year, we're hitting the ground running with events that advocate for children and families! https://childrenfirstpa.org/engagement/
09/14/2026
This past Saturday, we celebrated the sixth cohort of the Parent & Kinship Action Lab—a parent-centered policy initiative that equips parents and caregivers with the advocacy skills they need to drive systems change for children and families.
After 50+ hours of training, these parents and caregivers are putting their skills into action: advocating to end Pre-K pushout, calling for increased school funding, advancing equitable access to early intervention, and pushing for Two Before Two legislation to protect kids from lead exposure.
We’re incredibly proud of what this cohort has learned, accomplished, and built together. Most of all, we’re inspired by the way they’re turning their lived experiences into collective action for stronger systems, healthier communities, and better outcomes for children and families.
09/11/2026
We're thrilled to welcome Sweta Sobrin to the Children First team! As our new Early Childhood Education Mobilization Coordinator, Sweta will help drive our mission forward, expanding access to quality child care and pre-k for families across Pennsylvania. Welcome aboard, Sweta!
09/09/2026
Join Children First in Harrisburg to advocate for stronger lead poisoning prevention policies and protections for PA kids. Your voice can help make a difference for families across the state. More information at https://bit.ly/4qPNVyi.
09/04/2026
09/03/2026
Advocating for kids and families is meaningful work, but it's also important to rest, recharge, and take care of ourselves too. From beach days to quiet moments in nature, family time to finally tackling the to-do list, our team spent their wellness week practicing self-care in whatever way felt right for them. Swipe through to see how our staff unplugged this week! 💚
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990 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA
19123
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |