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New Opportunities Available to Families to Help Impact Early Learning in PA
Pennsylvania families can share their experiences and make an impact in early learning with two new opportunities.
Providers No Longer Receive CCW for COVID-19 Absences
Child care providers no longer will receive CCW payments for children who are absent due to COVID-19.
Distribution Events Scheduled to Equip Child Care Providers with Disinfecting Wipes
Child care operators will have the opportunity to pick up several cases of Lysol wipes at distribution sites.
Learn About Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Prior to Full Rebid in 2023
OCDEL is providing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program prior to the rebid process.
Wayfinder Program for Single Parents Pursuing College Degrees
The Wayfinders Program is an innovative approach to connecting highly motivated single parents to transformative post-secondary educational opportunities in the region.
October Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of October recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Available for Providers
To continue to assist DHS-certified child care providers in addressing the ongoing workforce crisis, the Work Force Support Grant 2.0 is now available.
Caregivers Sought to Participate in Still Face Experiment
The Still Face Experiment illustrates the power of emotion coaching and the importance of turning toward a child’s bids for connection.
State Child Care Tax Credit to Help Families
The Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Program, a state-level child care tax credit program modeled after the federal child care tax credit program, can be claimed by families when filing state taxes beginning in 2023.