Families eligible for the 2021 child tax credits, but who do not need to file taxes, have a new way of enrolling in the federal stimulus program. | From WHYY (Read more.)
We asked over 40 Playstreet supervisors what they wished the city of Philadelphia knew about their blocks. The result? This letter to Managing Director Tumar Alexander, and a hope for continued improvements. | From: Resolve Philly (Read more.)
After years of obsessing about stats and lists, many city parents are discovering their kids will get a great education right around the corner. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
On Aug. 6, Philadelphia launched PHLConnectED, an massive collaboration between the city and some of its biggest private partners to connect those families to the internet ahead of the school year and also offer them digital skills training and tech support. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Parental substance use is a factor in more than one-third of all foster care placements nationally. | From: Philadelphia Weekly (Read more.)
Child care providers say new state reimbursement rules scheduled to start in September will devastate the industry, forcing many to close and leaving parents without options as more go back to work. | From: The Notebook (Read more.)
As states consider reopening, many parents are left wondering whether their children will have ways to socialize and if camps will be an available form of child care. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
SEPTA wants to move forward with a plan to provide a free transfer with every trip and offer $1 fares for children starting July 1 as part of an effort to aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
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