Lead
To make Allegheny County a safer place to live and raise children, Allies for Children is working to advance policies that emphasize primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning. The Allegheny County Lead Task Force convened in May 2017 to...
The Allegheny County Children’s Fund
Thank you, Allegheny County This summer and fall, we asked the community to have a conversation about what’s important to us, specifically about investing in three proven areas — early learning, after school and nutritious meals — to...
School Breakfast
Eating breakfast is an important part of good nutrition and healthy eating. Providing nutritious school breakfast not only contributes to long-term health outcomes for children, it is also linked to improved academic performance. Unfortunately, across schools in Allegheny County...
PA Schools Work
PA Schools Work Advocates for Fair and Full Funding for Public Schools Allies for Children is proud to be a member of the PA Schools Work campaign. PA Schools Work is a coalition of organizations from across Pennsylvania representing...
School Transportation
Crossing guards provide students with more than a hand to hold when crossing the street or a smiling face when heading to school. They also impact attendance. Route safety is directly linked to children getting to and from school...
Children’s Health Insurance
Enroll 100 Percent of Pittsburgh Children and Families in Healthcare Programs The City of Pittsburgh is working to enroll 100 percent of children and families in quality healthcare programs. In July, the National League Cities’ Cities Expanding Health Access...