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PA Expands Child Care Tax Credit
An expansion of Pennsylvania’s child care tax credit will increase the amount families with children in child care can receive.
Allegheny County Child Care Matters Program Receives $500,000 Investment
The $500,000 in county funding will clear the program’s current waitlist of 28 families and open up additional slots.
Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children's Bookstore in February
Children and families can visit the new B is for Books bookstore to read books together onsite and pick three books to take home and keep.
Registration Open for OCDEL's Early Childhood Conference on Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Support Children
The conference focuses on deepening the understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches.
Feedback Forums Scheduled For 2024 - 2029 Pennsylvania Housing Strategy
The Department of Human Services (DHS) requests your input while development continues on the 2024 – 2029 Housing Strategy.
Allegheny County Executive Seeks Resident Input on Priorities and Government Expectations
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s Administration is seeking input from residents about their priorities and what they want from county government.
DHS Proposes Medicaid Coverage for Health-Related Social Needs
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is seeking to use its Medicaid program to offer targeted supports and services to certain Pennsylvanians through Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania.
Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Awards
The Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Award is a one-time financial award for eligible child care programs with a Department of Human Services (DHS) regular Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and designated as a Keystone STAR 2, 3, or 4.
Nominations Open: Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education Recognition
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) aims to recognize early childhood professionals for their accomplishments.