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Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank Available to Families
The Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank is a resource to support families in need of baby formula during a personal, situational, or financial emergency/crisis.
Resources for Families Amid Infant Formula Shortage
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have provided information regarding the baby formula shortage and guidelines for families who need to find alternatives.
Extended: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application Period
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home.
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.