News
COVID-19: ELRC Operations
The ELRC Region 5 and it's satellite offices will remain closed to the public for in-person services until further notice.
Allegheny County Health Department Community Health Survey
The Allegheny County Health Department seeks public participation in its Community Health Assessment Survey supplement, which is designed to better understand the complex impacts 2020 had on community residents.
Get a $50/Month Discount on Internet
The FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is offering a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households receive a discount of up to $50 per month ($75 per month on qualifying Tribal lands).
Apply: IECMH Professional Development Cohort
PA Behavioral Health Professionals that work with children 0-5 and their families are invited to apply to be a part of an IECMH Professional Development Cohort.
Fire Safety Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities Released
OCDEL released the Announcement C-21-02 Act 62 of 2020 Fire Safety Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities, which describes the requirements in Act 62, signed into law July 14, 2020 and effective on November 11, 2020.
Request for Applications: 2021-22 PA Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
A competitive application process for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program to disperse available state expansion funding to eligible grantees beginning in FY 2021-22.
Grandparent Video Series Available
The ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has published a free, four-part Grandparent Video Education Series that explores Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), play, advocacy, using digital tools, and more.
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.