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Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children's Bookstore in February
Children and families can visit the new B is for Books bookstore to read books together onsite and pick three books to take home and keep.
Registration Open for OCDEL's Early Childhood Conference on Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Support Children
The conference focuses on deepening the understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches.
Feedback Forums Scheduled For 2024 - 2029 Pennsylvania Housing Strategy
The Department of Human Services (DHS) requests your input while development continues on the 2024 – 2029 Housing Strategy.
Resources for January Observances
Here is a list of resources for January observances to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
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.