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Public Service Loan Forgiveness for ECE Workforce
Early Childhood Educators may now be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness even if they were not eligible before.
Free School Breakfasts to Begin in October
Pennsylvania schools will begin providing free school breakfasts during the 2022-2023 school year beginning October 1, 2022.
Participate in Early Childhood Wage Survey
Children First and Reinvestment Fund with Start Strong PA are conducting a survey to determine the wages of early childhood educators across Pennsylvania.
Child Tax Credits Available to Be Claimed
Certain individuals may still be able to receive their unclaimed Child Tax Credit if they have not filed taxes this year.
PD Registry Fall Spanish Speaking Virtual Office Hours
The Pennsylvania Key will host recurring office hours for Spanish speaking early childhood education providers interested in learning more about the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Professional and Family-Friendly Resources Available to Support Early Learning
Early learning materials are available at no cost to Pennsylvania programs that reach families with young children.
Nominate an Afterschool Champion
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Afterschool Champion Awards.
August Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of August child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Required Training for Child Care Providers Participating in CCW
All child care staff of DHS certified child care providers that participate with CCW are required to take a minimum of one professional development training in Child Development annually.