WHYY reviews efforts to combat violence in city schools
More than 60% of young Philadelphians worry about their friends or family becoming victims of shootings, according to a survey conducted by local teens. more
Basic Needs
National study shows child care costs are untenable for families
The new study shows that childcare expenses are untenable for families throughout the country and highlights the urgent need for greater federal investments. more
Delco agency has open Case Manager position available
This position is responsible to provide case management services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families through our emergency housing, permanent housing and workforce development. more
Additional PA pandemic SNAP food payments end this month
Starting in March, households will no longer get the extra SNAP they have been getting during the pandemic. Households will only get the amount they've been getting in the beginning of the month. more
City publishes dashboard on language access in city programs
The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) and the Office of Innovation & Technology have launched a Language Services Usage dashboard. more
Media coverage on violence dehumanizes victims: study
Episodic media coverage of gun violence can dehumanize victims and force them to relive their trauma while also undermining support for public health solutions, according to a new research study. more
Pandemic policies that lowered health barriers to expire
Several changes that lowered barriers to health care and services during the pandemic are about to expire. more
City to reopen applications for PHA housing on January 23rd
The HCV waiting list has been closed since 2010, after more than 55,000 people sent in submissions. more
Deal set to end federal oversight of NJ child welfare services
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that puts New Jersey’s child welfare system on a path to ending 20 years of federal court oversight next year. more
January is National Mentoring Month
The month-long observance raises awareness of the power of supportive and meaningful mentor relationships. more
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