Children First Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Children First is a civic and social organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established about 45 years ago to advocate for children and catalyze improvements in their well-being. The group focuses on raising public awareness of children’s needs, mobilizing resources for families, and supporting policies and programs that promote stable family environments and positive developmental outcomes for children. Its work encompasses health access, child welfare, quality and availability of child care, in-home programs, and after-school opportunities, with targeted efforts to address truancy and adolescent challenges through community-based programming. The organization collaborates on initiatives and partnerships aimed at expanding economic security and family supports, and it maintains a presence through ongoing educational and advocacy activities across issues affecting children. The employee base is described in broad terms, and recent developments include leadership changes and collaborative projects with partner organizations to advance its policy and program goals.