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New Report: The Value and Cost of High-Quality Early Care and Education
"The Value and Cost of High-Quality Early Care and Education" provides insight into the importance of high-quality early care and education.
Complete the Latest NAEYC Survey
NAEYC is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field about the up-to-the-moment realities of what is happening across the sector.
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.