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Complete the 2022 Child Care Market Rate Survey
OCDEL is asking all Pennsylvania licensed child care facilities to complete the 2022 Child Care Market Rate Survey and share information about tuition rates and the true cost of care.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Available
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.
Deadline Extended: T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship for Fall 2022 Semester
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the Fall 2022 semester can submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship.
June Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of June child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Summer Food Assistance Programs and Distribution Locations Available
Numerous organizations throughout Allegheny County are helping to feed children, as well as provide meals and groceries to local families, during the summer months.
Apply: Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Waiting List
The Allegheny County Housing Authority will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list from Tuesday, July 12, through Thursday July 14.
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use for Children Six Months through Four Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTec and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children six months through four years of age.
CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible Professionals
ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together is offering a CDA program at no cost to eligible early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania.
2022 Keystone STARS Program Manual Now Available
The program manual provides information on the updates and edits made to the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards.