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Free Tax Prep Available
The Free Tax Preparation Coalition (sponsored by United Way of Southwestern PA) will be providing free income tax return preparation throughout the region during the 2024 tax season.
PA Expands Child Care Tax Credit
An expansion of Pennsylvania’s child care tax credit will increase the amount families with children in child care can receive.
Allegheny County Child Care Matters Program Receives $500,000 Investment
The $500,000 in county funding will clear the program’s current waitlist of 28 families and open up additional slots.
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.