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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available
The application period for the Allegheny County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now open. Emergency assistance is available for people who have lost their job or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
United Way of PA COVID-19 Impact Survey
United Way of Pennsylvania is conducting its second impact survey that will be used to inform how to best support Pennsylvania families throughout long-term recovery and beyond.
Registration Open for Month of the Young Child Celebration
During the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) in April, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together will host a free three-day Virtual Annual Celebration to celebrate the important work of early childhood.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Relative-Neighbor Child Care Providers
OCDEL is asking all relative-neighbor child care providers who would like to receive the J&J vaccine to register to receive the vaccine by submitting a registration request form no later than March 26, 2021.
Share Your Story for Month of the Young Child
Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children is collecting stories from families and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals to feature during Month of the Young Child in April.
Apply for College in High School Program
In summer 2021, the Neighborhood Learning Alliance will be sponsoring approximately 160 Pittsburgh high school students for the Summer High School U college program.
2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration Open
Kindergarten registration has opened in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Westmoreland Counties for the 2021-2022 school year.
Participate: Maternal Wellness Study
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are conducting a Maternal Wellness Journal Study to learn about the mental health of moms.
Mentoring Program Available for New Mothers
New mothers or those who are expecting a baby soon can enroll in the Nurture Program to get paired with a volunteer “Mama Mentor.” This program is intended for mothers living in Southwestern Pennsylvania.