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Resources for September Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
PQA Professional Development Calendars Available
The calendars include all Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and Program Observation Instruments (POI) trainings that are being offered September through December 2023.
Free Breakfast Offered for the 2023-24 School Year
Every public school student in Pennsylvania will be eligible to receive free breakfast regardless of income.
Social Policy Study Reveals Vital Role of SNAP for Children and Families
The report combined data from existing research with insights from interviews with SNAP-assisted families to build a complete picture of SNAP’s impact.
Apply: Child Care Indoor Air Quality Improvement Pilot
The program aims to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other common respiratory infection viruses.
Free Instructor’s Guide for Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves
Educators teaching with “Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves” can access a free instructor's guide to accompany the book.
Recover Stolen SNAP Benefits
PA residents who have had SNAP benefits stolen through a scam or card skimming sometime since October 1, 2022, can now file to have food stamps replaced.
Report: State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania
This report looks deeper at PA’s child care and pre-k system complexities and recommends improvements to ensure the system functions equitably and increases access and affordability for all families.
Ongoing PD Opportunity: Building a Connected Community
Sesame Workshop's "Building a Connected Community" course is designed to support providers and families.