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Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Causing High Blood Lead Levels in Children
Various recalled cinnamon apple purée and applesauce products with elevated lead levels have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Start Strong PA and OCDEL Hosting Child Care Provider Listening Session
Start Strong PA partners and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Deputy Secretary Shante’ Brown are hosting 13 virtual child care provider listening sessions.
Upcoming: Free Immigrant Workforce Program
Join Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) Career Services and Literacy Pittsburgh for an eight-week cohort to prepare immigrants through the job search process spanning a variety of industries.
Happening Now: Pennie 2024 Open Enrollment Period
The 2024 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2024.
Nominations Open for the 2024 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Pennsylvania Key Streamlines the Child Development Associate Process
The Pennsylvania Key partnered with the Council for Professional Recognition to enhance the Child Development Associate (CDA) process in Pennsylvania.
The Child Institute Reveals that Children Do Not Outgrow Learning Disabilities
The Child Mind Institute’s article, “Do Kids Grow Out of Learning Disorders” reveals that children do not outgrow learning disorders.
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders Nominations Are Now Open
The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) annually recognizes a cohort of emerging young leaders who are champions of and dedicated to furthering the field of out-of-school time. Nominate an individual today!
New Asynchronous PQA Professional Development Now Available
The PA Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team has added three new asynchronous professional development sessions to the PD registry.