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Participate: Maternal Wellness Study
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are conducting a Maternal Wellness Journal Study to learn about the mental health of moms.
Promoting Children's Oral Health
Early childhood educators can support children’s overall wellness by using classroom time to spread the word that healthy oral habits are an important part of keeping bodies healthy. There are plenty of resources available for families and educators.
One Lens: Share Your COVID-19 Experience
Pennsylvanians are invited to share their experience in First Lady Frances Wolf's One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views, a statewide virtual photo exhibit to document the story of Pennsylvania throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mentoring Program Available for New Mothers
New mothers or those who are expecting a baby soon can enroll in the Nurture Program to get paired with a volunteer “Mama Mentor.” This program is intended for mothers living in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Inclusion Workshop Recordings Available
Workshop recordings are available from Trying Together’s Virtual UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion.
Family Engagement Toolkit
To reinforce parents, caregivers, and early learning professionals in their work to create strong partnerships, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together created the Family Engagement Toolkit.
Recall: Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers
This recall involves Victory Innovations and Protexus-branded cordless handheld and backpack electrostatic sprayers used to disinfect surfaces.
2021-22 Governor’s Executive Budget Overview
OCDEL has released highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 Executive Budget Address as they pertain to early childhood education professionals.
Homewood Infant Oral Health Program
Homewood families with children younger than age 3 can participate in a free virtual visit over Zoom with dentist Dr. Jacqueline Burgette.