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The PA Workforce Development Board Hosts Workforce Plan Listening Sessions
The PA Workforce Development Board invites you to provide input on Pennsylvania’s 2024-2028 workforce development strategies for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan.
Providers Can Still Order Two Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering two complimentary First Alert carbon monoxide detectors to all certified child care providers in Pennsylvania.
ThrivingPA Releases Maternal Health Fact Sheets
ThrivingPA is out with an extensive series of new maternal health fact sheets to ensure that mothers and birthing parents are healthy and that their children have the best starts possible.
NAEYC Seeking Educators’ Voices Regarding Long-Term Funding
NAEYC is asking early childhood educators to share stories about the importance of long-term, substantial, sustainable funding for child care and preschool.
Center on the Developing Child Releases Report on Role of Racism in Child Development
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child recently released a report on the harmful effects of racism on child development, and possible policy solutions which address the source of structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of hate.
Free Winter Coats For Children
Families can visit the ELRC Region 5 main office and some Allegheny County Family Centers to receive winter coats for their families while supplies last.
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings in October
ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families.
Resources for October Observances
Here is a list of resources to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals navigate all child-related October observances.
September Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.