Philadelphia Safe and Sound


PSS Research publishes new Community Report Cards -- Learn about the health and well-being of children in your neighborhood.
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Keep your Children Safe & Learning Afterschool Our network of over 250 quality afterschool and youth development programs provide safe and supportive environments, where each child can thrive and grow. Find a program convenient to you!. Click Here! Need additional assistance? Call the PSS Parent Assistance Line at 215.568.0737. We'll be glad to help you find a PSS program for your child.


Voters and parents believe afterschool programs can reduce violence. In a study of likely Democratic primary voters in Philadelphia, 69% said that providing more afterschool programs is a "very effective" way to keep kids safe from crime and gun violence. In a study of parents with children in afterschool programs in Philadelphia, 95% said keeping kids safe is a very important reason to send kids to afterschool programs.

In the News-4.23.2008 PSS Board of Directors Votes to Cease Operations June 30, 2008 In a letter delivered to Mayor Michael Nutter, Board Chairman Ernest E. Jones called the decision "extremely painful"...
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In the News-4.16.2008 Anne Shenberger, PSS President and CEO, is Woman of the Week Anne Shenberger named Woman of the Week by 95.7 BEN FM and Phillyburbs.com for her life-long dedication to helping children and families.
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Event-4.17.2008 State Rep. Tony Payton Secures $50,000 for Afterschool Programs in the 179th District Ten PSS-funded afterschool programs will receive $5,000 each to expand or enhance programming. Event to be held Thursday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at Hostos Charter School.
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PRESS RELEASE-4.1.2008 PSS Brings Eagles Book Mobile Back to Afterschool Programs Eagles Book Mobile begins two-week tour of PSS-managed afterschool programs. Approximately, 1,126 youth will receive a free book.
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EVENT-2.21.08 City Council Testimony Board Chair, Ernest Jones, and President and CEO, Anne Shenberger, testify before City Council.
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IN THE NEWS-2.15.08 Letter to the Editor "We need to be mindful that what's at stake is the health and welfare of our city's children."
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PRESS RELEASE-2.07.08 PSS Responds to Council Resolution President and CEO, Anne Shenberger, welcomes the opportunity to fully explain how PSS operates and supports hundreds of provider organizations.
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PRESS RELEASE-2.01.08 Underserved Children to Get Free Dental Care PSS partners with PDHA for its Sixth Annual Statewide Children's Dental Hygiene Selant Program.
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PRESS RELEASE-1.17.08 Philadelphia Safe and Sound Receives Gift from Hooked on Phonics Hooked on Phonics donates almost $90,000 of literacy and math products to PSS.

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