News
Funding Support Available for School-Age Programs
Allegheny Department of Human Services (DHS), Trying Together, and United Way’s Allegheny County Partners for Out-of-School-Time (APOST) have joined forces to support the critical work of Out-of-School-Time programs.
New Family Care & Education Forum Available
This new community resource will connect parents and caregivers across Southwestern Pennsylvania and provide a space to ask questions, network, and support one another.
New Process to Prevent Suspensions and Expulsions Available
A new process to request support for a child with unique needs or challenging behaviors to prevent suspension and/or expulsion from early learning programs is available for families and early learning professionals.
Promote Virtual Programs With Allegheny Child Care
Child care providers can now promote their virtual programs on their Allegheny Child Care tool profile.
COVID-19: FAQs for Pre-K Counts and Head Start Programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has released COVID-19 guidance for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs for the 2020-21 school year.
OCDEL Releases July COVID-19 Provider Survey
OCDEL is encouraging child care providers to complete a monthly survey to better understand the success and challenges child care providers are experiencing as they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Summer Safety Brochure Available for Families
The Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Department of Human Services developed a new Summer Safety brochure.
Renewal Inspections for Child Care Facilities Resume
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has resumed inspection activity for counties in the “green phase” of the state’s reopening plan.
CCW Payment Practices to be Restored in September
In September, Child Care Works (CCW) payments will return to regular practices and policies based on attendance and invoicing for all children.