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Free Virtual Parenting Groups Available
Hello Baby is hosting free virtual parenting groups to give parents the opportunity to connect with others and nurses to share experiences and ask questions.
Extension to Submit Comments for PA's Draft CCDF State Plan for FY 22-24
OCDEL has extended the public comment period for Pennsylvania’s FFY 2022-24 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Draft State Plan to May 24, 2021.
Nominations Open for the 2021 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Free Frick and Highland Park Activities
Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park.
2021-22 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications Guidance
A competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications process will be used to award expansion funds beginning in fiscal year 2021-22.
PPP Loan Application Deadline Approaching
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw Loan application deadline is May 31, 2021.
Fatherhood Program Offers Free Workshops
Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Fatherhood FIRE program helps fathers get the skills they need to be actively involved in their children’s lives.
Guiding Principles for Individuals Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The expectation continues to be that that if at all feasible, children age two and older and adults, including those who are fully vaccinated, wear masks while in any child care or other early learning settings.
American Rescue Plan: How to Access Funds for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
The American Rescue Plan has potential support for afterschool & summer in the amount of $30 billion, including nearly $9 million in state set-asides to serve 9 million children, doubling the amount of children now in programs.