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Healthy Childcare Partnership Asking Child Care Providers to Complete Environmental Health Survey
The Healthy Childcare Partnership (HCP), a statewide group of child care organizations, is asking child care providers in Pennsylvania to complete their Childcare Programs Environmental Health Survey.
PA's Promise For Children Recognizes Teachers, Requests Nominations for Teacher Appreciation Week
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children is sharing the stories of inspiring educators and encouraging families to nominate teachers for recognition.
PaTTAN Announces Summit on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) recently announced plans to host a two-day summit for early childhood educators in August 2023.
May 12 Proclaimed Provider Appreciation Day
Friday, May 12, 2023, has been proclaimed as Provider Appreciation Day in Allegheny County.
PADHS and ACDHS Renewed Recommendations for End of Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration, which allows families and individuals to get COVID-19-related benefits and automatic coverages, will expire on May 11, 2023.
Pennsylvania Key Launches Healthy Minds @Work Program for ECE Professionals
The Pennsylvania Key recently launched its Healthy Minds @Work Program and is encouraging early childhood educators to participate in a four-week, kick-off challenge.
Live Well Allegheny Launches “Rethink Your Drink” Campaign to Promote Healthy Water Drinking Habits
Live Well Allegheny has launched a campaign to promote healthier beverage choices, called “Rethink Your Drink.”
2023 Book Access Programs in Allegheny County
Although the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program will no longer be available to City of Pittsburgh families and caregivers, there are plenty of local resources to make books accessible to young children.
ELRC Region 5 Requiring All Subsidized Child Care Providers to Submit Closed Days
ELRC Region 5 is requiring all child care providers participating in the Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program to provide their Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 closed days.