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Kindergarten Transition White Paper Highlights Regional Efforts
Trying Together has released a white paper titled “Kindergarten Transition” that includes research on transition activities, possible policy opportunities, and recommendations to support effective kindergarten transition.
Pittsburgh Spray Parks Open for Season
Pittsburgh’s spray parks and playgrounds with spray features are now open for the summer.
May 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Resources for June 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.
Registration Open for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Read-a-Palooza Summer Challenges
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) has opened registration for its Read-a-Palooza Book Bowl 2024 summer reading challenges.
State Accepting Applications for Children’s Trust Fund Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants to promote primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs in community-based settings.
Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals for Pittsburgh Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are offering food programs to provide free meals for children while they are out of school this summer.
National Center for Family & Parent Leadership Seeks Applicants for Advisory Council
The National Center for Family & Parent Leadership (NCFPL) at the Early Childhood Investment Corporation is calling for parents and family leaders to apply for its advisory council.
Toolkit Aims to Educate Early Care Education Providers on Vaccinations
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a toolkit for early care and education providers to help families keep their children up-to-date on routine vaccinations.