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Child Maltreatment Policy Required in Child Care Programs
There is a new certification requirement for child care providers to develop a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Available
LIHWAP can help households that are in emergency situations maintain essential water access.
UnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care
Registration is now open for Trying Together’s “UnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care,” which will be held February 8 to February 18, 2022.
Nominations Open for Francine Bunch Memorial Award
Celebrate the successes of your Head Start or Early Head Start program by honoring a Head Start parent or staff member for the Francine Bunch Memorial Award.
Flu Vaccine Vouchers Through PA 211
United Way Worldwide in partnership with Walgreens has started the SingleCare Flu Vaccination Program.
COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Vaccinations
OCDEL has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The fourth topic is vaccinations.
New Heal PA and Resilient PA Website
The website hosts materials, a place for trauma-Informed champions to collaborate, and a place for the general public to learn about trauma-informed care and resilient communities.
COVID-19 Isolation Guidance for ECE/Child Care Programs
OCDEL is reminding ECE and child care programs that they should continue to follow the CDC’s COVID-19 recommendations regarding child care and early learning settings.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training Requirements
The reauthorized CCDBG Fund requires all staff in licensed child care programs to be certified in Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.