Foster care numbers drop nationally - but has maltreatment?
Nationwide, foster care numbers dropped dramatically in the first months of the pandemic. more
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PHA to offer new incentives to landlords to accept vouchers
It is hoped the new incentives will convince landlords to accept Philadelphia Housing Authority rental vouchers. more
Bipartisan PA proposal would help with costly home repairs
Some homeowners grappling with costly home repairs could get some relief under the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bipartisan effort led by PA State Sen. Nikil Saval. more
Diversion program offers help in clearing criminal records
The Choice is Yours program celebrates 10 years of work, offering first-time drug offenders ages 18-30 an alternative to going before a judge. more
Sen. Hughes holds roundtable discussion on homeless youth
On March 21st, Senator Vincent Hughes held a ‘Roundtable Discussion’ with a panel of experts about the catastrophic surge in child and youth homelessness in Pennsylvania. more
Kenney sets neighborhood listening tours on anti-violence strategy
The City of Philadelphia will host a series of listening tours to get feedback and ideas from the community about its latest anti-violence strategy. more
City publishes plan to advance 'digital equity', access
Digital equity is a baseline condition where everyone has the capacity and resources to participate in the parts of life that include or require technology.more
Child poverty jumps with loss of child tax credit: study
The number of children in America living in poverty jumped dramatically after just one month without the expanded child tax credit payments, according to a new study. more
PHLCares awards $500k to four groups fighting homelessness
Four Philadelphia-based groups who offer help to those experiencing homelessness will share a half-million dollars from the business community. more
Pew, Fed sponsor talk on decline in Black homeownership
Homeownership has long been viewed as a pathway to building long-term wealth, yet in Philadelphia, Black homeownership is declining. more
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