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Fatherhood Program Offers Free Workshops
Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Fatherhood FIRE program helps fathers get the skills they need to be actively involved in their children’s lives.
Remake Learning Days Offers Learning Experiences for Families
Hosted in Southwestern PA from May 6 – 16, 2021, Remake Learning Days brings together a variety of organizations to provide youth and families with innovative learning experiences.
Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community Program
This year, the Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child program will emphasize the importance of emotional resilience, social-emotional wellness, and healing through literacy and literature in 2021: Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community.
USDA Extends Free Meals to Children Through Summer 2021
The USDA has extended several waivers that allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session through September 30, 2021.
Parenting Together Pathway Available for Families
The ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has launched the Parenting Together Pathway to provide high-quality information on early childhood topics for caregivers.
American Rescue Plan Includes Relief for Families
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act aims to provide direct relief to Americans, rescue the American economy, and implement a national COVID-19 vaccination program. The plan includes funds to provide direct relief to families.
OurFuturePGH Website Available for Families
The City of Pittsburgh has launched OurFuturePGH, a website to connect youth, families, and organizations to educational and recreation opportunities provided by the city.
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.