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Behavioral Help for Early Childhood Programs to Prevent Suspension & Expulsion
OCDEL has released two resources to support the efforts of Pennsylvania early childhood program leaders to eliminate suspension and expulsion for young children.
May Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of May child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Deadline Extension: PDE Building Equity-Inclusion-Belonging in the Neighborhood Roadmap
The PDE creating a strategic roadmap for embedding equity, inclusion, and belonging into educators’ everyday work — and child care providers have the opportunity to share their efforts.
UPDATED: Provisional Hire Waivers No Longer Needed
DHS certified child care providers are no longer required to submit a Provisional Hire Waiver Request for Child Care to allow child care employees to work in a certified child care facility on a 45-day provisional basis.
Resources for Families Amid Infant Formula Shortage
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have provided information regarding the baby formula shortage and guidelines for families who need to find alternatives.
Extended: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application Period
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home.
2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards
OCDEL has released the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, which will go into effect on July 1, 2022.
Work Force Support Grants Being Offered Through Early Learning Resource Centers
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering Work Force Support Grants to Department of Human Services’ (DHS) certified child care providers to assist with current staffing shortages.