Pennsylvania's Child Death Review Program Receives Limited Funding
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has been allocated $242,000 for the Child Death Review program, significantly less than the $2.5 million proposed by Governor Josh Shapiro. The program mandates county teams to review child deaths to inform prevention efforts, but many counties struggle to meet this requirement due to limited resources. The funding shortfall means that plans to enhance the program with new staff and public education initiatives are unlikely to be realized. Advocates express disappointment, arguing that the funding is insufficient to address the program's challenges and improve its effectiveness. 
