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P-EBT Benefits Reauthorized for 2021-22 School Year
In April 2022, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture approved Pennsylvania’s plan to provide P-EBT benefits to students for the 2021-22 school year. The benefits will be issued over three 10-day periods.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is important at every stage of life, including childhood.
Carnegie Library's 2022 Best Books for Babies
Created by a panel of local librarians and child development experts, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s annual Best Books for Babies list is a nationally recognized guide assisting parents, teachers, and caregivers in selecting quality materials to share with their babies.
Pre-K Counts and Head Start Enrollment
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is enrolling for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children who are three to five years old and not eligible for kindergarten.
MOMPGH Free Dental Clinic to Be Held in August
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh (MOMPGH) is a free, two-day dental clinic for the underserved members of the community who are uninsured or don’t have access to affordable dental care.
Ultimate Play Day Coming May 15
This Remake Learning Days event includes fun for all ages including games, activities, art projects, and live entertainment.
The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books
The first-ever Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is coming to East Liberty on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Three New Parts: Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series
To help guide families in understanding, identifying, and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together developed the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series. Three new parts — Gender and Gender Identity, Family Dynamics, and Caring for the Caregiver — are now available.