Friday, May 12, 2023, has been proclaimed as Provider Appreciation Day in Allegheny County.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, which allows families and individuals to get COVID-19-related benefits and automatic coverages, will expire on May 11, 2023.

Ultimate Play Day returns to Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 7 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Lower McKinley Park (Beltzhoover).

Although the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program will no longer be available to City of Pittsburgh families and caregivers, there are plenty of local resources to make books accessible to young children.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) recently released its 2023 Best Books for Babies list.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home.

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.