Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children

06/20/2026

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Families are feeling the strain of rising grocery costs while many are also facing changes that limit access to SNAP, a critical program that helps millions afford nutritious food.

Recent data show that more than 4 million people nationwide have lost SNAP benefits over the past year, highlighting the importance of protecting food access for children and families.

Read more from Pennsylvania Capital-Star ⬇️
https://penncapital-star.com/2026/06/17/repub/more-americans-are-hungry-in-the-face-of-federal-cuts-rising-grocery-prices/

Families are facing rising grocery prices at the same time that many of the most vulnerable are losing access to the nation’s largest food assistance program.

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth.

At Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, we honor this day by reflecting on the importance of equity and the continued work to ensure every child and family has access to the opportunities and supports they need to succeed.

We celebrate Juneteenth by listening, learning, and continuing to work toward a stronger future for all.

06/18/2026

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, but outcomes for kids and families still vary widely across the country.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights where states are making progress for children and where challenges remain across economic well-being, education, health and family/community factors.

This year’s enhanced KIDS COUNT index adds scores alongside rankings to better show how child well-being has changed over time since 2019. While many states have made gains in areas like family economic stability and community well-being, education setbacks continue to affect children nationwide. Download the report to explore how kids are faring in your state: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

06/16/2026

Upcoming changes to Medicaid could put progress in children’s health insurance coverage at risk.

Pennsylvania has worked for decades to expand access to health care for children and families. Still, advocates warn that new federal changes could lead to more uninsured children across the commonwealth.

Roughly 5% of children lack coverage, a stat that hasn’t budged since at least 2019, according to a recently released 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner Annie E. Casey Foundation.

As PPC President & CEO Kari King shared with Spotlight PA, “There's a lot on the horizon that I think could really stand to push us back years, in terms of progress.”

Health coverage helps children access preventive care, immunizations, regular checkups, and the services they need for healthy development.

Read more ⬇️
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/medicaid-cuts-chip-uninsured-children-trump-congress-caregiving/

State officials don’t have an estimate of how many Pennsylvania children will lose health coverage when federal changes to Medicaid kick in.

06/16/2026

What does the data say about child well-being in PA?

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a trusted snapshot of how children and families are faring across four areas: economic well-being, education, health and family and community factors. This year’s enhanced index helps better illustrate how outcomes for kids are changing over time — giving communities and leaders better tools to understand the progress that has been made and identify where more action is needed. Explore the data: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB

06/13/2026

SNAP helps PA children and families access the food they need to grow and thrive. 🍎

Since September 2025, when H.R. 1 changes to SNAP took effect, more than 65,000 fewer PA children are enrolled in SNAP, a 9% decrease.

We’re partnering with advocates to hear directly from families impacted by recent SNAP changes. Your experiences can help policymakers understand what families are facing and how SNAP can better support communities across Pennsylvania.

If you receive SNAP benefits, share your story by completing the survey:
https://bit.ly/SNAPSurvey2026

06/12/2026

Coming soon: 🍎

We’re launching a new series highlighting the importance of SNAP and how this critical program supports Pennsylvania children and families.

Follow along each Saturday as we share data, resources, and stories about food access and the impact of SNAP across the Commonwealth.

06/11/2026

Pennsylvania is making progress for children and families, but recent gains could be at risk.

The 2026 Kids Count Data Book ranks Pennsylvania 18th overall in child well-being. PPC President & CEO Kari King shared that improvements in health and insurance coverage have helped drive progress, but federal policy changes could threaten access to programs that help keep children healthy.

“For Pennsylvania's children, about 38% receive their insurance through Medicaid, and as the impacts of H.R. 1 are going to be implemented at the state level, we'll unfortunately see those uninsured rates continue to rise,” King said.

Read more about the data and what it means for PA kids ⬇️
https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/federal-cuts-threaten-child-well-being-in-pennsylvania-report-says/55b2c549-f2f2-4325-9ee1-649b0cc9330a

Pennsylvania ranked 18th overall in child well-being, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation but advocates said federal cuts, which have not fully

06/09/2026

📣 NEW FACT SHEET

Kinship care works, but too many Pennsylvania families face unnecessary barriers when stepping up to care for the children they love.

Our latest fact sheet explains how kin‑specific licensing can reduce red tape, better support caregivers, and help keep more children connected to family and community.

With new federal flexibility in place, Pennsylvania has a real opportunity to strengthen families and improve outcomes for kids in care.

👉 Take a look and learn why now is the time for PA to act: https://www.papartnerships.org/report/fact-sheet-empowering-kinship-care-a-clear-path-forward-for-pennsylvania/

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06/08/2026

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is out now! Produced in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation this annual report provides trusted data on how children and families are faring in every state across the country. This year’s enhanced KIDS COUNT index adds scores alongside rankings to better show where progress is happening and where kids need more support. Download the report to explore the latest child well-being data and trends: https://bit.ly/26DataBook-FB