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March Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offering Medical Grants for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is offering medical grants to families unable to afford child medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by commercial health insurance.
Trying Together Offering MOYC Opportunities
ELRC Region 5’s qulaity partner, Trying Together, is offering families, community members, and child care providers a number of opportunities to celebrate Month of the Young Child.
New Survey Reveals Impact of Child Care Staffing Shortage
Partners of the Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA advocacy campaigns recently released new survey results detailing the wage-driven staffing crisis in the early care and education sector, which continues to contract the capacity of child care programs.
February Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Members for New Pittsburgh Advisory Committee for Youth and Family Resource Centers Named
City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith recently named the members of the new Advisory Committee for Youth and Family Resource Centers in their joined effort to tackle youth violence in Pittsburgh.
Nominations for the 2023 Fred Rogers Institute Helper Awards Now Open
The Fred Rodgers Institute recently announced the inaugural Fred Rogers Institute Helper Awards.
Shapiro Administration Urges CHIP Recipients To Update Contact Information
The Shapiro Administration and the Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging anyone enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, also known as Medical Assistance (MA), to update their contact information.