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Keeping Children Safe in Cars During the Heat
Warm and hot temperatures are among us in Allegheny County, and these tips can help parents and caregivers to take several necessary steps to keep children safe in vehicles.
412 Food Rescue Launches Home Delivery Feature
412 Food Rescue is launching a new Home Delivery feature to drop off food to people in need.
Apply: Children's Trust Fund Grant
The purpose of the CTF grants is to promote community-based primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs throughout the Commonwealth. Any organization located and operating in Pennsylvania that provides direct services and meets the criteria is eligible to apply for a CTF grant.
Face Coverings Still Required Indoors in Early Learning Settings
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning has developed a flyer emphasizing face mask requirements in early learning settings.
Refunds Offered for Credential Application Fees
The Pennsylvania Key is offering one-time application fee refunds for any Director Credentials and School-Age Credentials earned between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
Apply: T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship for Fall 2021 Semester
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the Fall 2021 semester can submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship.
Nominate: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Awards
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Emerging Leadership Awards recognizes early- and mid-career professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of IECMH.
Call for Nominations: 2021 PACCA Awards
PACCA is accepting nominations for the 2021 Educators of the Year and the Award of Excellence to recognize contributions members made to the early care and education profession.
Pre-K Counts and Head Start Enrollment
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is enrolling for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children who are three to five years old and not eligible for kindergarten.