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Early Childhood Educators Invited to Participate in ELRC Listening Sessions
OCDEL is seeking stakeholder input related to the ELRC model and will be holding listening sessions in July and August.
CCW Payment Policies to Continue
In order to continue supporting child care providers through the closures and reopenings resulting from COVID-19, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced that all policies and procedures identified in ELRC Announcement 20-17 will continue.
ELRC Region 5 Downtown Office Now Open by Appointment
Beginning July 6, 2021 the Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 will reopen its Wood Street office by appointment only for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support.
Serve on the PA Pre-K Counts & Head Start Advisory Committee
The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PKC)/Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for new members.
OCDEL Releases Updated Child Care Guidelines During COVID-19
Requirements and recommendations for child care programs were clarified regarding practices during COVID-19 in this most recent update from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), and the Bureaus of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development, and Certification.
Any Time is 3Ts Time: New Parent Resource
Any Time is 3Ts Time aims to create broad awareness of foundational brain development across communities and a deep knowledge shift within parents in order to help all children succeed.
CDA Scholarships Available for Family Child Care and Group Home Providers
The Pennsylvania Key, in partnership with the OCDEL, is offering 100 full scholarships to be used to complete CDA coursework through Better Kid Care.
Learn More: Child Tax Credit Expansion
The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever and relief to the most working families ever – and most families will automatically receive monthly payments without having to take any action.
UPDATED: DHS Issues Guidance for TB Testing and COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has issued guidance for child care providers related to regulatory compliance with Tuberculin Skin Testing requirements after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.