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DHS Requests Feedback on Corrective Action Process Resources
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting feedback from child care providers on recently developed corrective action process (CAP) resources through a new survey.
Air Quality Tips and Training Available for Families and Educators
To better protect adults and children during air quality alerts, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Environmental Health Capacity (EHC) Program are offering tips and training to help families and children stay healthy.
PADHS and ACDHS Renewed Recommendations for End of Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, which allows families and individuals to get COVID-19-related benefits and automatic coverages, will expire on May 11, 2023.
Allegheny Child Care Tool
Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available child care spots.
UPDATED: DHS Issues Guidance for TB Testing and COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has issued guidance for child care providers related to regulatory compliance with Tuberculin Skin Testing requirements after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
OCDEL Issues Monitoring Clarification for Dually Licensed Programs
OCDEL has issued an announcement to clarify the distinction of and interaction between Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) licensed programs, PDE funded programs, and Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed child care as it relates to program monitoring and or complaint investigation.
Reopening Facilities After Long-Term COVID-19 Closure
OCDEL outlines protocols on the reopening of and the renewal inspection process for certified child care facilities temporarily or permanently closed due to COVID-19.
PA Keys Offers COVID-19 FAQs for Child Care
The PA Keys has created a resource responding to frequently-asked-questions about child care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deadline Reminder for FBI Background Checks
People needing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks as a condition of employment must obtain them by December 31, 2020.