September 09, 2022 - Allentown, PA
Governor Tom Wolf joined childhood advocates and state lawmakers to highlight his accomplishments in increased funding for early childhood education during a visit to the Volunteers of America Children's Center in Allentown. In this year's budget alone, the Wolf Administration has secured a $79 million increase in early childhood education, providing more children and families in Pennsylvania with access to high-quality early learning programs through Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP)."Early childhood learning programs are good for children, but they're also good for families and our economy, too," said Gov. Wolf. "Think about it - parents and caregivers rely on affordable, accessible childcare so they can go to work. When we ensure that high-quality early learning programs are available for children, we are making a direct investment in our communities and our commonwealth's economy. At a time of record inflation and families feeling the pinch of soaring costs for childcare, these investments are even more critically important."Over his two terms in office, Gov. Wolf has helped to increase early childhood funding by $254 million, which has allowed more than 21,000 new slots to open up for Pennsylvania children in Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance programs across the commonwealth.Speakers include:Governor Tom WolfSenator Pat BrowneRep. SchlossbergRep. SchweyerBetty Druckenmiller, Center Director, The Children's Center / Volunteers of AmericaKari King, PA Partnerships for Children, Executive DirectorParent of Pre-K Child, Rasbell Espiritu
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