News
COVID-19: Updates for Educators & Families
ELRC Region 5 is regularly providing updates for early educators and families, including resources, operations updates, FAQs, and news.
OCDEL Issues Guidance for Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Programs
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has provided operation guidance to non-licensed school-age child care programs and learning pods during the 2020-2021 school year.
COVID-19: Resources for Families
Important resources for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OCDEL Issues Update On School-Age Child Care
As Pennsylvania public schools and private schools are finalizing and announcing full remote instruction or hybrid instruction model plans for the 2020-21 academic school year, OCDEL is offering brief guidance for parents who need expanded child care.
New Family Care & Education Forum Available
This new community resource will connect parents and caregivers across Southwestern Pennsylvania and provide a space to ask questions, network, and support one another.
New Process to Prevent Suspensions and Expulsions Available
A new process to request support for a child with unique needs or challenging behaviors to prevent suspension and/or expulsion from early learning programs is available for families and early learning professionals.
New Summer Safety Brochure Available for Families
The Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Department of Human Services developed a new Summer Safety brochure.
Reopening of ELRC Region 5 Offices Postponed
Out of an abundance of caution with the rising COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County, the ELRC Region 5 and it's satellite offices will remain closed to the public for in-person services.
FDA Issues Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers With Methanol
Methanol is not an acceptable active ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxic effects.