Senator Tartaglione Applauds Over $1 Million in State and Federal Grants for Philadelphia Programs Supporting Health, Safety, and Recovery

Philadelphia, PA − June 11, 2025 - Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced more than $1 million in state and federal funding awarded to programs that serve Philadelphia following approval by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).

"These investments support some of the most vulnerable people in our community-from children impacted by violence to adults struggling with addiction," said Senator Tartaglione. "I'm proud to see critical programs in Philadelphia getting the funding they need to help people heal, recover, and build better lives."

Programs receiving funding include:

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Tele-Behavioral Health for Child Sexual Abuse) - State Endowment Act Funds: $499,617
• Philadelphia City Treasurer (Philadelphia DAO Youth Advisory Council) - Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs (VDPP) Funds: $50,000
• Support Center for Child Advocates (Philadelphia Youth Survivor Advisory Board Council) - Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs (VDPP) Funds: $50,000
• Philadelphia City Treasurer (PPD-OFS Coverdell Equipment Grant) - Federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds: $184,775
• The Sunday Breakfast Association of Philadelphia (Evidence Based Case Management Program) - State Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Funds: $264,700

The total awarded to Philadelphia programs amounts to $1,049,092 across multiple funding streams, including the State Endowment Act, Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs (VDPP), Federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds, and State Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Funds.

"These programs save lives," Tartaglione added. "Whether it's trauma-informed therapy for kids, youth leadership councils, or substance use recovery, this funding is a lifeline, and I'll keep fighting to bring these resources home to our communities."

Many of the programs approved by PCCD serve the entire county and surrounding areas, extending their impact beyond any one neighborhood.

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