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Organizations Publish New Child Safety and Development Resources for Families and Educators
Sesame Workshop and Trying Together have recently published new child development or safety resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, policy makers, and child care providers.
Allegheny County Shares Summer Safety Guidance
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) and Department of Health (ACDOH) have published a Summer Safety Guide and Video to help families implement protective practices in the coming months.
Resources for June Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Pennsylvania Women Work Accepting Nominations for 2023 Circle of Hope Awards
Pennsylvania Women Work invites members of the community to nominate groups, organizations, and individuals for two of its 2023 Circle of Hope Awards: the Corporate Volunteerism Award and the Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition Hosting Community Feedback Meetings
The Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition and the City of Pittsburgh are hosting a series of community feedback meetings on their Allegheny County Digital Equity Plan and are inviting community members to come discuss their digital needs with community leaders.
May Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Fall 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Now Open
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college in the Fall 2023 semester can now submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship and earn their teaching degree at little to no personal cost.
National Mandated Reporter Survey
Survey data will help inform the development of a toolkit that supports mandated reporters in connecting families with concrete resources in times of need.
Register: Navigating Conversations with Families about Childhood Vaccines
This webinar will dive into why these conversations are uncomfortable at times and how professionals can approach them in ways that stay true to fact-based information while also preserving their relationships with families.