Pennsylvania

5 Years of Progress on the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap

PENNSYLVANIA’S PROGRESS ON THE PRENATAL-TO-3 STATE POLICY ROADMAP The Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap guides state leaders on the most effective investments to ensure all children thrive from the start. Since the 2020 Roadmap, Pennsylvania has

Demographic Characteristics

DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN PENNSYLVANIA The characteristics of families vary considerably by state. A clear picture of the current demographic composition and characteristics of a state’s prenatal-to-3 population can help to inform

State-Level Outcomes

CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING IN PENNSYLVANIA State policy choices influence the wellbeing of children and families. The data below illustrate the range on 18 outcome measures of child and family wellbeing between the state in

Policy Impact Calculator

PENNSYLVANIA’S POLICY CHOICES IMPACT FAMILY RESOURCES A state’s policy choices do not operate in isolation from one another. Instead, they interact to provide critical resources and create a system of support of varying generosity for

2024 Roadmap Summary

THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN PENNSYLVANIA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science

2024 Prenatal-to-3 Legislative Highlights

With most legislatures adjourned for the year, we recap the 2024 action on state policies to support children and families. So far this year, lawmakers throughout the country debated—and many passed—legislation that aligns with four key components of the prenatal-to-3 system of care.

June Update: Prenatal-to-3 State Legislative Trends

Though most legislative sessions have adjourned, lawmakers and advocates across the country continue to advance efforts to support children and families. A lot can happen at the tail end of a legislative session, as Colorado

Family Care Act Draws Support of Small Business; Others Cite Tax Increase

More than 100 small business owners signed a letter of support this week for a statewide family leave program that passed the House Labor and Industry Committee Tuesday Read the full article from Central Penn

Benefit-Cost Analysis of Pennsylvania Paid Family Leave Program Proposed in H.B.181

Impacts on workers, families, and the state budget

Pennsylvania Paid Family Leave Bill Would Yield Outsized Returns to Families, Employers, and the Commonwealth

ESTIMATED FISCAL AND HUMAN SERVICES BENEFITS OUTWEIGH COSTS BY AS MUCH AS 18:1  Press Contact: Molly Kramer, 615-343-8948, molly.m.kramer@vanderbilt.edu  Today, we released Benefit-Cost Analysis of H.B.181, a Pennsylvania bill to create a new paid family