Newsworks: Roadblocks to child care snag Philadelphia’s student parents

Newsworks: Roadblocks to child care snag Philadelphia’s student parents

A recent survey found that there are about 15,000 young Philadelphians lacking a high school diploma who are not currently enrolled in school or employed.

In order to better understand the “why” behind this number the advocacy group Public Citizens for Children and Youth studied how access to child care for young parents affects high school completion rates.

Full story & Interview with Pre-K for PA field organizer Della Jenkins at the source.