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Prenatal-to-Three Playbook Details State of Child Care in Allegheny County, Shares Resources
Child Trends, in partnership with The Heinz Endowments, has published the Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) Playbook. The playbook reveals PN-3 challenges and successes in Allegheny County, and provides resources and tools that equitably support Allegheny County families with children three years-old and younger.
Apply for Discounted Public Transportation Fares
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients ages 18 through 64 to participate in a 12-month pilot program understand the impact of transportation affordability on low-income residents.
Teach Plus to Host Virtual Focus Groups on ECE Recruitment and Retention
Teach Plus Pennsylvania wants to learn about compensation for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers, and strategies for recruitment and retention of high-quality educators in the state’s early learning environments.
Staffing Crisis Survey for PA Child Care, Pre-K Counts, and Head Start Directors
Survey results will be used to demonstrate the need for increased child care funding in the 2023-2024 state budget proposal and to continue to demonstrate the need for increased wages.
January Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Offer Local Service
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 has satellite offices in neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County.
PPC Annual Health Care Report Released
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) has released their annual health care report, "State of Children's Health."
Child Development Trainings for ECE Providers
Trying Together, the ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, is offering a variety of courses in child development to meet DHS requirements.
DHS Warns of Potential EBT Card Scam
DHS is advising Pennsylvanians of a potential EBT card scam.