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American Rescue Plan Includes Relief for Families
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act aims to provide direct relief to Americans, rescue the American economy, and implement a national COVID-19 vaccination program. The plan includes funds to provide direct relief to families.
OurFuturePGH Website Available for Families
The City of Pittsburgh has launched OurFuturePGH, a website to connect youth, families, and organizations to educational and recreation opportunities provided by the city.
NAEYC Launches Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Survey
To ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of its members, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is requesting responses to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey from current and former members.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available
The application period for the Allegheny County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now open. Emergency assistance is available for people who have lost their job or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
United Way of PA COVID-19 Impact Survey
United Way of Pennsylvania is conducting its second impact survey that will be used to inform how to best support Pennsylvania families throughout long-term recovery and beyond.
Apply for the Farm to School Grant Program
The Farm to School Grant Program is accepting applications from child care centers, pre-kindergarten programs, school districts, charter schools, and private schools in Pennsylvania. Grants of up to $15,000 are available.
Registration Open for Month of the Young Child Celebration
During the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) in April, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together will host a free three-day Virtual Annual Celebration to celebrate the important work of early childhood.
UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Education Professionals
National and state initiatives are prioritizing eligible teachers, school staff, and child care workers who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Relative-Neighbor Child Care Providers
OCDEL is asking all relative-neighbor child care providers who would like to receive the J&J vaccine to register to receive the vaccine by submitting a registration request form no later than March 26, 2021.