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Rapid Survey Project Fact Sheet Examines Postpartum Parents’ Well-Being
The RAPID Survey Project, based at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, has released a new fact sheet examining how postpartum parents’ emotional well-being and physical health affect their caregiving abilities.
School-Age Mental Health Consultation Accepting Appointments
The Pennsylvania Key Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program is now offering a new service to help school-age children as well as their teachers and families with mental health counseling.
The Buzzword Is: EMERGE
As part of its programming, Buzzword distributes its signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them.
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings in April
ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families in April.
State Releases Meaningful Family Engagement Tool Kit
The state Department of Human Services Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) has released a collection of resources to strengthen engagement in child welfare.
Family Scholarships Offered for National Autism Conference
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is offering family scholarships to attend the 2024 National Autism Conference in Harrisburg.
Apply for Home Lead Paint Removal
Allegheny County families who rent or own a home can apply for free home repairs involving lead paint.
Submit a Comment: Child Care Development Fund
Members of the public are invited to review Pennsylvania’s 2025-27 Child Care Development Fund plan and submit comments online or in writing through the mail.
United Nations Designates June 11 as International Day of Play
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution to create a new International Day of Play. The day will take place on June 11 every year, beginning in 2024.