Pennsylvania

Making a strong case for effective investments in children and families in the Keystone State

Our diverse membership of law enforcement, retired military, and business leaders focuses on the urgent need to help give Pennsylvania’s most at-risk children their best chance to succeed while also decreasing future crime, enhancing our national security, increasing workforce readiness, and saving taxpayer dollars.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Mission: Readiness, and ReadyNation operate under Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC). For more information, contract Bruce Clash or Steve Doster.

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July 31, 2024

Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

After nearly 30 years of advocating for public investments and policies that help improve the lives and opportunities of all children in America, Council for a Strong America (CSA) will dissolve as a national organization on September 30, 2024

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- ReadyNation
June 13, 2024
$2.4 Billion: The Annual Cost of PA’s Child Care Crisis for Working Mothers

Report
- Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
April 2, 2024
Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure in Pennsylvania

Report
- Mission: Readiness
January 16, 2024
Why Military Recruitment Numbers are Down and Promising Solutions

Podcast

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Latest News from Pennsylvania

July 31, 2024
Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America
- Mission: Readiness
December 14, 2023
Military Leaders Warn: Historic Shortfalls in Military Recruiting Pose Dangerous National Security Trend
- Mission: Readiness
October 20, 2023 (Real Clear Pennsylvania)
Farm Bill Will Help Address Military Recruitment Crisis
June 26, 2023 (Bucks County Herald)
Children First: Pennsylvania has a childcare crisis

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Jack Brennan: Why Social-Emotional Skills Matter to My Business

Explore all the organizations of Council for a Strong America