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Mortgage and Housing Assistance in Pittsburgh
The URA of Pittsburgh offers several housing programs that offer financial assistance, including rental, utility, and mortgage assistance; down payment and closing cost assistance; and accessibility modification assistance.
Teaching Policy Fellowship Opportunity
In summer 2021, Teach Plus will launch a Teaching Policy Fellowship in Pennsylvania for teachers looking to deepen their knowledge of education policy.
CCDF State Plan Draft Complete
OCDEL has completed Pennsylvania’s FFY 2022-24 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Draft State Plan. The public comment period is open and a public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Format Change for FBI Clearance Result Letter
ChildLine has changed the format of the FBI Clearance Result letter.
Streamlining the Keystone STARS Designation System
OCDEL, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Key, has been developing enhancements to Keystone STARS Designation System by adding functionality within the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Three New Parts: Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series
To help guide families in understanding, identifying, and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together developed the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series. Three new parts, Early Intervention, Safety, and Social-Emotional Development are now available.
Outdoor Youth Programs in Pittsburgh
Citiparks has launched a variety of spring youth recreation programs.
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended to December 2021
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program.
USDA Issues Flexibilities for Child Care Facilities to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy Meals
The USDA has issued a broad range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs and child care institutions across the country to return to serving healthy meals in fall 2021.