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Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.
2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced its 2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications (RFA).
Gee Whiz Education Providing Free Onboarding Training for Product Users
Gee Whiz Education, a family child care curriculum company, is providing free onboarding training to product users.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offering Medical Grants for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is offering medical grants to families unable to afford child medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by commercial health insurance.
OCDEL Releases Updated Approved Listings for Curricula and Assessment Tools
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently released updated approved listings for Keystone STARS curricula and developmental assessment tools.
PennAEYC Names Linda D. Grinage as 2023 VOICE for Children Award Honoree
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) recently named Linda D. Grinage, a Pittsburgh-based child care provider and advocate, as one of two 2023 VOICE for Children Award Honorees.
Child Care Providers to Invited to Join Family and Group Child Care Home Committee
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting child care providers to lend their voice to the importance of Family Child Care Homes and Group Child Care Homes in the field of early childhood education through a new committee.
ECE Professionals Invited to Participate in Workplace Well-Being Research Study
OCDEL has announced an opportunity for early childhood education (ECE) professionals to participate in an early access research study.
Trying Together Offering MOYC Opportunities
ELRC Region 5’s qulaity partner, Trying Together, is offering families, community members, and child care providers a number of opportunities to celebrate Month of the Young Child.