News
Summer Nutrition Programs Feed Children Out of School
Parents can sign up for a federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that keeps children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.
DHS Western Regional Office Has Moved
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Western Region - Bureau of Certification Services has moved.
OCDEL Releases CPSL Compliance Notice for DHS-Certified Facilities
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services has released a new compliance notice regarding the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).
UPDATE: OCDEL Announces Increase to CCW Base Payment Rates
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced on December 9 an increase to the Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services certified providers.
OCDEL Announces CCW Base Payment Rate Increase for DHS Certified Providers
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement on an increase to Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified providers.
DHS Releases ECE Professional Development Organizations Request for Applications
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services has released its Early Care and Education Professional Development Organizations Request for Applications (RFA).
Childhood Begins at Home Releases Brief on Medicaid Financing of Home Visiting Services in PA
The Childhood Begins at Home campaign has released a new brief that examines the opportunity of Medicaid financing of home visiting services to reach more Pennsylvania families.
Licensed Providers Asked to Fill Out Survey in Wake of Worldwide IT Outages
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is asking for providers to fill out a survey after widespread Microsoft technology outages.
Report: Hundreds of Thousands Suffer from Food Insecurity in Allegheny County
More than 140,000 people in Allegheny County are struggling with food insecurity, which is defined as a lack of access to adequate food that prevents individuals from leading a healthy life, according to a report by Feeding America.