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Fatherhood Program Offers Free Workshops
Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Fatherhood FIRE program helps fathers get the skills they need to be actively involved in their children’s lives.
Guiding Principles for Individuals Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The expectation continues to be that that if at all feasible, children age two and older and adults, including those who are fully vaccinated, wear masks while in any child care or other early learning settings.
American Rescue Plan: How to Access Funds for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
The American Rescue Plan has potential support for afterschool & summer in the amount of $30 billion, including nearly $9 million in state set-asides to serve 9 million children, doubling the amount of children now in programs.
Mortgage and Housing Assistance in Pittsburgh
The URA of Pittsburgh offers several housing programs that offer financial assistance, including rental, utility, and mortgage assistance; down payment and closing cost assistance; and accessibility modification assistance.
Teaching Policy Fellowship Opportunity
In summer 2021, Teach Plus will launch a Teaching Policy Fellowship in Pennsylvania for teachers looking to deepen their knowledge of education policy.
CCDF State Plan Draft Complete
OCDEL has completed Pennsylvania’s FFY 2022-24 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Draft State Plan. The public comment period is open and a public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Streamlining the Keystone STARS Designation System
OCDEL, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Key, has been developing enhancements to Keystone STARS Designation System by adding functionality within the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Three New Parts: Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series
To help guide families in understanding, identifying, and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together developed the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series. Three new parts, Early Intervention, Safety, and Social-Emotional Development are now available.
Outdoor Youth Programs in Pittsburgh
Citiparks has launched a variety of spring youth recreation programs.