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COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Developed for Child Care Programs
With teachers, school staff, and child care professionals now eligible (and prioritized) to receive COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC designed a COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit to provide vaccine information to staff in schools and child care programs.
Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Safety Training
Join The Life Safety Pro Founder Jeremy Manke for a blended (online and in-person) Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training course.
Supply Deliveries for Licensed Child Care Providers in Allegheny County
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 and local humanitarian aid organization Global Links are partnering to deliver protective and cleaning supplies to all licensed child care operators in Allegheny County.
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.