Did you know that CSFP works with 170 schools to increase access to quality education for Philadelphia children? Our schools are as diverse as the population we serve, and the concentration of each school is different. From secular to independent, parochial to Montessori, there is an option for all families within CSFP’s network of partner…
read moreThursday, December 7, 2017
5:30-7:30PM
FS Investments
201 Rouse Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
CSFP staff, volunteers, and friends will call the winners of our November 15th priority deadline random lottery at Lottery Day. Callers will share the great news with families of their opportunity to receive partial scholarships (for up to 3 kids in their family)! CSFP scholarships make quality K-8th grade education within reach. It’s the most…
read moreIt is with bittersweet feelings that we announce that Ina Lipman will be stepping down as Executive Director after 16 phenomenal years with CSFP! “I had gotten the organization to the place that I more than envisioned, and we’re at the point where we know what our next steps are going to be and not just…
read moreDinner, drinks, an engaging conversation with Michael Smerconish and Eva Moskowitz, and a Zoltar machine to deliver fortunes. All these elements magically came together at CSFP’s Crystal Ball this past Saturday. Together with our guest speakers, Mayor Kenney, and a crowd of over 400 wonderful supporters, we raised over $3 million for CSFP’s scholarship program…
read moreOn Saturday, October 7th, CSFP and GreatPhillySchools (GPS) hosted the Philly K-8 School Fair, an inclusive event that brought over 100 diverse schools together at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. Over 1,500 children and families attended the fair, and were able to meet one-on-one with officials from public charter, district, and private schools. The free event…
read moreThe William Penn Foundation awarded CSFP with a $491,150 grant to help Parent Ambassadors (PAs) improve pre-K centers in Philadelphia. The funding will go towards training PAs to educate local pre-K centers about quality improvements through the Keystone STARS program. PAs will also teach parents in their school communities about the importance of quality early…
read moreChildren’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and Great Philly Schools are partnering to host the Philly K-8 School Fair. The free event, which features representatives from over 100 private, charter and district schools in Philadelphia is scheduled for October 7, from 10 AM – 2 PM at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. Learn more about the school fair…
read moreCSFP hosted its annual Application Launch event on Wednesday, September 20, at the National Constitution Center. The event drew a crowd of more than 850 parents, children, and school administrators to celebrate the opening of applications to CSFP’s random scholarship lottery. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney joined CSFP ED Ina Lipman, Board Chair Pat Burke, and…
read moreCSFP release applications for 2,000 new, four-year scholarships on September 20, 2017. Mayor Kenney joined us to kick off application season at the National Constitution Center.
read moreOver 850 parents and children joined CSFP to kick off our application season. NBC10 has the scoop.
read moreYou can make a private education possible for #PhillyKids this year! Help us provide quality, safe educational opportunities for thousands of Philadelphia students through scholarships.
