Rachel is a single mom of 3 children, all of whom have disabilities. She owed five months of past-due rent and was being taken to court in three weeks for eviction when she reached out to PEC’s Homelessness Prevention Program. She lacked the ability to pay back all that debt and was preparing to be evicted and enter emergency shelter.  ​

State Senators and Representatives could improve childcare availability by increasing funding for Pre-K and Head Start. There are more than 9,300 children ages birth through 5 who experience homelessness in the Commonwealth, including some 2,600 children in Philadelphia. Most need high quality early learning programs that would help promote their development and  be ready for school. PEC urges you to contact your state legislators today. 

Pennsylvania is at a crossroads with the advent of new policy makers in upcoming elections. New leadership at state and federal levels will affect how young children experience homelessness. Will you join our campaign to convince the candidates to support vulnerable young children? ​

​The United States Department of Education estimated that 29,000 children ages birth to 5 experienced homelessness in Pennsylvania in 2019. 

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Philly Homes 4 Youth coalition is demanding that the City and the Office of Homeless Services set aside 20% of the American Rescue Plan funds ($42 million) they have received for the needs of homeless youth and young adults.

PEC asks every one of you to - Click Here - as soon as possible and fill out the form to express your support.​

JANUARY 26, 2022

Pennsylvania is at a crossroads with the advent of new policy makers. New leadership at state and federal levels will affect how young children experience homelessness. Will you join our campaign to convince the candidates to support vulnerable young children? ​

JANUARY 13, 2022

DECEMBER 15,  2021

Last month, the United States House of Representatives approved legislation improving services to young children in its ”Build Back Better” proposal. These are considered once in a lifetime opportunities to advance children’s early childhood education and family supports. These proposals are projected to reduce child poverty, let adults get to work, and will help to end homelessness for many Pennsylvanians. ​