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Dear Delco: What Our Kids Need Now
Six Priorities to Help Kids Thrive What would it take for every child in Delaware County to feel safe, supported, and seen? That's the question the Voices for Children Coalition asked as we shaped our 2025 advocacy priorities in February. The answers we heard were...
Voices for Children Panel Discussion Summary: Addressing Hunger and Homelessness Through Community Collaborations
On November 20th, the Voices for Children Coalition hosted a panel discussion focused on one of the most pressing issues facing Delaware County today: hunger and homelessness among children and their families. Held virtually this event brought together a diverse group...
Centro de Apoyo Comunitario: Building Strength and Leadership in Delaware County’s Immigrant Community
In 2004, a group of Latina immigrant women came together with a vision: to create a space where their community could not only survive but thrive. That vision became Centro de Apoyo Comunitario, an organization dedicated to fostering the strong sense of community in...
VFC ACT23 Press Conference
CASA Youth Advocates was proud to host a press conference on Thursday, September 26th in our Media, PA Office. Pennsylvania ACT 23 represents a major milestone in child welfare reform, and CASA is proud to play a leadership role in advocating for the rights and...
Voices for Children Coalition Celebrates Positive Steps for Children and Families: Highlights from PA Fiscal Budget 2024-2025
On July 11th, the 2024-2025 state fiscal budget was passed, reflecting a strong commitment to building a brighter and more equitable future for Pennsylvania’s children. At the Voices for Children Coalition, we are dedicated to continuing our advocacy for policies that...
UDTJ community center opens
UDTJ officially unveiled Delaware County's first-of-its-kind community center on February 10th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to understanding, devotion, taking action, and justice—the core principles encapsulated in their acronym. As a...
Harry’s Hands
This quarter’s spotlight is on Harry’s Hands, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting families and communities directly impacted by mental illness and/or suicide. The organization was born out of personal tragedy, inspired by a family devastated by the loss of the founder...
A Glimpse into the Delaware County Emergency Youth Academy Shelter
A safe haven has emerged in Delaware County — the Delaware County Emergency Youth Academy Shelter (DCEYA), located in Chester, PA. The address will not be made public to ensure the safety of the youth. This carefully designed space is a welcoming haven for youth...