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Allegheny County Executive Seeks Resident Input on Priorities and Government Expectations
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s Administration is seeking input from residents about their priorities and what they want from county government.
Survey: Exploring Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education
Trying Together, the ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, is partnering with Children First and PHMC on a research project aiming to gain insights into the mechanisms behind suspension and expulsion practices in early childhood education settings.
DHS Proposes Medicaid Coverage for Health-Related Social Needs
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is seeking to use its Medicaid program to offer targeted supports and services to certain Pennsylvanians through Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania.
December Recalls on Children’s Products
Here is a list of December 2023 recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Awards
The Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Award is a one-time financial award for eligible child care programs with a Department of Human Services (DHS) regular Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and designated as a Keystone STAR 2, 3, or 4.
Nominations Open: Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education Recognition
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) aims to recognize early childhood professionals for their accomplishments.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Annual Report Available
The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) has released its T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Pennsylvania Scholarship annual report for fiscal year 2022-2023.
2023 Food Resources
Organizations around the Greater Pittsburgh area are providing food distributions and pantry resources to serve those needing assistance through December 2023.
Trying Together Spring CDA Program Available
Trying Together is offering its Spring CDA program beginning January 23, 2024. Participants can matriculate CDA program coursework into 9-12 college credits at Carlow University, CCAC, or Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC).