Nursing home residents vaccinated against the coronavirus can get hugs again from their loved ones, and all residents can enjoy more indoor visits, the federal government says.
STEELTON, Pa. A leaning, rusting fence separates the Rite Aid store from a vast, mostly silent former steel mill. The store sits in the heart of a community with many minority and economically-disadvantaged residents. It has COVID-19 vaccine, but only 100 first doses per week far short of what’s needed to vaccinate the surrounding community. Still, the fact that pharmacies including Rite .
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The Wolf Administration has announced an expansion to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We heard details from State Officials Monday afternoon.
In a Press Briefing regarding the temporary policy change in the Commonwealth Monday, SNAP will now cover certain Students that would qualify financially by family income, but wouldn’t qualify due to being a Student. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, College Students who are eligible for a State or Federal work study program, or Students who have an estimated family contribution of zero dollars on their Federal Student Aid Determination, are now eligible for SNAP.
Some college students will be eligible for SNAP food benefits based on their family’s income, a change that is temporary but will open up the program for a swath of students who otherwise did not qualify for the support, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday. Under normal circumstances, federal rules dictate that
Providers can apply for the grants through Feb. 12. The one-time awards will be doled out regionally on a first-come, first-served basis. A healthy, vibrant child care industry is a cornerstone of a healthy economy, Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday. As with many other sectors of our economy, Pennsylvania s child care providers have been greatly challenged by this pandemic. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to our children and families and their resilience through this time.
Child care professionals have spent the past year adapting to unprecedented challenges to keep children safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Child care centers were forced to temporarily close at the onset of the public health crisis, cutting off income streams for employees, according to research examining the impact COVID-19 had on state child care. The study, conducted by Penn State Harrisburg s Institute of State and Regional Affairs, helped inform the way the grant funding will be distribut