News
Diaper Bank at Homewood Hub & Family Center
Diapers in sizes one to six and wipes are available to families in Homewood and surrounding communities. Each family can receive up to two packs of diapers every three months.
KinConnector Website Offers Resources for Kinship Caregivers
The KinConnector website is a new resource designed to help kinship care families connect to services and supports that can help children and their caregivers.
Guidance on Using Masks & Cloth Face Coverings
Learn more about the use of masks in early learning from recent guidance provided by OCDEL.
ELRC Region 5 Office to Close November 23
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.
Hotline Helps Families Navigate Academic Needs
The Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative launched a new Family Hotline to support families as they navigate academic and personal needs.
Remote Learning Resources Available
The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has compiled a list of remote learning resources to support teachers, parents, and students as they transition to and navigate remote learning.
New Allegheny County Family Resource Map
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 is launching an online interactive map that provides caregivers of young children in Allegheny County the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them.
CARES Funding Available to Assist Eligible Families
Individuals and families who are unable to meet basic and urgent needs on their own due to loss of income, reduced income or insufficient income caused by the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible to receive Community Services Block Grant CARES Act supplemental funds.
Changes to In-Home Care Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Effective September 1, 2020, OCDEL announced that in-home care will be an option for any CCW eligible family during all working hours for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.