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Hill District Conducting Survey on Parent Engagement in Child Literacy
The Hill District Early Literacy Initiative (HDELI) is conducting a survey on parent engagement in child literacy.
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevention Tactics
For some children, childhood may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives.
2023 Summer Reading Programs for Young Readers
There are plenty of summer reading programs, resources, and activities to allow young readers the opportunity to expand their vocabulary with their parent or caregiver.
New Nationwide Report Ranks Pennsylvania 22nd in Child Well-Being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released its 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book on state trends in child well-being.
Resources for July Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Dr. Val Arkoosh Takes Office as Secretary of the Department of Human Services
Dr. Val Arkoosh officially became Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) on Thursday, June 29.
ELRC Region 5 Requesting Feedback on Evening Phone Hours
The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 is asking Allegheny County families and child care providers to complete a brief survey on evening phone hour offerings.
Allegheny County Family Resource Map Highlights Supports for Locals
The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children and other residents in Allegheny County the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them.
CitiParks Announces Free Pool Access for Area Youth
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) recently announced that it will make access to CitiParks swimming pools free to all Pittsburgh children from birth to age 15.