News
ECE Lending Library Open House
The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will host an open house for all early learning providers on Saturday, February 19.
Deadline Extended: 2022 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards
Applications for the 2022 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards are being accepted through February 15, 2021.
Allegheny Lead Safe Homes Program
The Allegheny Lead Safe Homes program offers qualifying homeowners and renters in Allegheny County with free lead-paint testing throughout their homes and hires a certified lead abatement contractor to repair any lead hazards.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Open
Kindergarten registration has opened in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Westmoreland Counties for the 2021-2022 school year.
Free Tax Return Preparation in Allegheny County
The Free Tax Preparation Coalition (sponsored by United Way of Southwestern PA) provides free income tax return preparation throughout the region.
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance ECE/Child Care Program Operations
The CDC’s updates include guidance to reflect new quarantine and isolation guidance and recommendations, specifying the circumstances when isolation and quarantine periods can be shortened, and updated guidance regarding staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
Deadline Extended: Child Development Associate Program for Spring 2022
Looking to receive a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential? Check out Trying Together’s programs to get certified, renew your certification, and more.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships for STAR 1 and 2 Providers Available
Additional funds are available to support approximately 100 more scholarships for staff employed in STAR 1 and STAR 2 programs.
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers
All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.