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Podcast Emphasizes Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode explores how being a caregiver can be exhilarating and exhausting - and that caregivers should be sure to practice self-care.
Resources to Celebrate March’s National Reading Month
National Reading Month is an annual nationwide celebration in March that encourages children, families, and communities to make reading a daily habit.
Resources for Caregivers with Children Navigating Friendship Losses
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources about friend breakups that aim to help children when they’re struggling.
February Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
Pennsylvania Key Provides Information and Tips on Dental Care for Children
Children miss about 34 million school hours annually due to dental problems and unplanned dental care, according to The Pennsylvania Key, which focused on dental health for its February health trends report.
Head Start Food Insecurity Fact Sheet Focuses on Pregnant Women and Children
With demand for food assistance on the rise and disruptions to the systems that provide it, Pennsylvania’s Head Start Collaboration Office has released a fact sheet regarding food insecurity.
PA Chosen for Award to Address Infant and Toddler Homelessness
Pennsylvania is one of 10 states across the nation that have been chosen to receive a $10,000 Thrive from the Start award.
Community Invited to Virtual Public Meeting for Allegheny Forward Comprehensive Plan
Members of the Allegheny County community are invited to attend a virtual public meeting to learn more about and share input for the Allegheny Forward Comprehensive plan.
Allegheny County Announces New Out-of-School-Time Programs Dashboard
The Allegheny County Department of Children Initiatives (DCI) has created a new Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs Dashboard to explore the locations of OST programs in the county.