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Face Coverings to be Required in K-12 Schools and Child Care
Beginning September 7, 2021, all staff and children (regardless of vaccination status) in K-12 schools and licensed child care facilities will be required to wear face coverings, according to an order issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Become a Navigation Ambassador: Help Kids on Their Way to School
Navigation Ambassadors provide a warm and welcome face for students who may be walking or riding the bus for the first time to school. Navigation Ambassadors provide students with information about bus transfers and encouragement to get to school.
RADical Days Returns to Allegheny County
RADical Days is returning to Allegheny County this September and October, featuring over 60 free events and activities for people of all ages.
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Reopening by Appointment
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 is reopening its satellite offices by appointment only for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support.
Eligibility Information for American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grants
OCDEL is making American Rescue Plan Act Funds available to eligible child care providers through grants issued through the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Office of Community Health and Safety Launches New Website
The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Community Health and Safety, has launched a website with information and interactive tools focused on people-centered programs, equity, justice, and harm reduction that address individuals’ health and safety needs.
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), held annually to highlight the importance of immunizations.
UPDATED: Obsolete Certification Announcements for Certified Child Care Providers
Several announcements for certified child care providers that were linked to the duration of Governor Tom Wolf’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency will end in August and September.
Out-of-School Time Support Offered for PPS Families
Pittsburgh Public Schools has delayed the start of the 2021-2022 school year to September 3. To support families that need a safe and reliable place for their child during the day on August 25 through September 2, the school district’s Out-of-School Time (OST) Office has partnered with OST providers across the city.