Proposed State Budget Strengthens Support for Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Workforce
HARRISBURG, PA (February 3, 2026) – Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, expressed appreciation for the Shapiro Administration’s 2026-27 state budget proposal and its continued focus on children and early education workforce investments, while also highlighting the […]
Early Education Budget Investments Make Progress on Teacher Shortage Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA (November 12, 2025) – Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, applauded the 2025-26 state budget’s focus on children and early education workforce investments, vital commitments finalized after prolonged negotiations. Investments that will stabilize and reverse the […]








Thriving PA Follow 889 248
We're a non-partisan, statewide campaign with the goal of ensuring each mother and child in PA has the opportunity for affordable, quality health care access.
Perinatal health is essential health.
Strong supports throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period lead to healthier families and communities. ❤️ #PerinatalHealth