07 Jul 2026 Enroll in PA CARES!

Have you enrolled in the Pennsylvania Children’s Access to Routine and Essential Shots (PA CARES) program yet?

If you have, no further action is needed. If not, please read on for enrollment instructions. Note that these instructions have been modified since we sent out our previous enrollment messages. 

What is PA CARES?

PA CARES is a new state-directed initiative designed to support Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers enrolled in and in good standing with the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Immunization Programs.

Learn more about the program on our webpage.

PA CARES Enrollment

All Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers enrolled in and in good standing with the Philadelphia Immunization Program are strongly encouraged to enroll in PA CARES.

To enroll, complete and sign the highlighted sections in the PA CARES provider agreement and submit it to vaccines@phila.gov with the subject line “PA CARES Enrollment – [Your Site PIN].” 

Electronic submission is encouraged so we can provide more efficient support.

Click the button below to view enrollment instructions on our webpage and submit the provider agreement.

Important Considerations

To ensure smooth enrollment, be sure to closely review the instructions on our webpage before submitting your agreement. Pay special attention to the first blank on page 1 and page 9 of the enrollment form as shown below: 

Page 1:

Page 9:

Please direct any questions to vaccines@phila.gov with the subject line “PA CARES Question – [Your Site PIN].”