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Free Winter Coats For Children
Families can visit the ELRC Region 5 main office and some Allegheny County Family Centers to receive winter coats for their families while supplies last.
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings in October
ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families.
Resources for October Observances
Here is a list of resources to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals navigate all child-related October observances.
September Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise as Health Disparities Increase; Local Resources Offer Support
A new study in the Journal of the American Medial Association (JAMA) has revealed significant increases in pregnancy-related deaths across the United States, with disproportionate losses among Black, Native American, and Alaska Native people.
Spring 2024 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Now Open
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college in the Spring 2024 semester can now submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship and earn their teaching degree at little to no personal cost.
Poll Reveals Increases in Child Communication Disorders and Need for Early Intervention Services
A national poll of audiologists and speech-language pathologists recently revealed an increase in child medical referrals for parental concerns about hearing, speech, and language delays or disorders.
Families, Early Educators, and Communities Invited to Share Input
Southwestern Pennsylvania residents are invited to take a short survey to help inform a public relations campaign aimed at attracting job seekers to the Early Childhood Education field.
Allegheny Child Care Updates Search Filters
Families using Allegheny Child Care now have the ability to filter results based on the program season and subsidy acceptance.