Child poverty rates increase during COVID pandemic: study
This translates to roughly 12.5 million children living in poverty in 2020, or 1.2 million more than in 2019. more
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DHS unveils new online training programs for foster parents, staff
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services has announced the full launch of Just In Time (JIT) Philadelphia. more
Children's Trust Fund grants available to fight child abuse
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced the Request for Applications for Children's Trust Fund. more
City children and youth service agencies issue RFPs
The City's Office of Children and Families as well as the Department of Human Services have issued a number of Requests for Proposals in the past two weeks. more
DHS distributes $200 in pandemic relief for some foster youth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships that it placed on young people, Congress provided immediate relief in Pandemic Relief funds to young people who have experienced foster care. more
Petition calls for set-aside for new vouchers for homeless youth
The Philly Homes 4 Youth Coalition has called on the City to set aside 20% of new emergency housing vouchers for young people who are homeless. more
PA Senate receives plan to spend $6b of new federal funding
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats have unveiled the New Deal for PA – a $6.15 billion investment of federal funds coming to the Commonwealth pursuant to the American Rescue Plan. more
Tax proposal would incentivize hiring aging-out foster youth
A pared-down version of a tax incentive to hire current or former foster youth is now part of a bigger youth employment bill introduced this month in Congress. more
New CCP program provides housing for homeless students
The program will give special attention to youth who have aged out of foster care. more
Advocates fight to restore funding for eviction prevention
“Are we going to return to the status quo, which was a crisis, or are we going to continue to work toward a more stable and just housing system for everyone?” more
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