A new brief examines policies and practices that limit safety net access for children of immigrants and provides recommendations to address these barriers. more
PA’s child welfare system is rife with inconsistent outcomes and practices when evaluating medical information, according to a recent report from the PA Chapter of the American Pediatrics Academy. more
This first-of-its-kind study, covering the period from 1950 to 2022, reveals deep-rooted racial disparities in property values across Philadelphia's neighborhoods. more
Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled.more
The number of homeless people in the U.S. has risen a stunning 12% in the last year, HUD has announced in a 117-page Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. more
A new study published in the journal “Neurology” found Black people in the United States experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages compared to White people.more
Research for Action commends the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission for adopting a strong report, recommending several improvements to the state’s system of education funding. more