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Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals for Pittsburgh Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are offering food programs to provide free meals for children while they are out of school this summer.
P.R.I.D.E. Speaker Series on Black Joy in Early Childhood Featuring Trying Together Exec Director Now Available
Trying Together Executive Director Cara Ciminillo was a guest speaker in the Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E.) program’s recent spring Speaker Series event.
National Center for Family & Parent Leadership Seeks Applicants for Advisory Council
The National Center for Family & Parent Leadership (NCFPL) at the Early Childhood Investment Corporation is calling for parents and family leaders to apply for its advisory council.
Toolkit Aims to Educate Early Care Education Providers on Vaccinations
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a toolkit for early care and education providers to help families keep their children up-to-date on routine vaccinations.
PA Farm to School Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program is accepting applications through June 7.
Allegheny GO to Offer Discounted Fare Rates for SNAP Recipients
Starting in June, Allegheny County residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be eligible for discounted Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) fares.
Playful Pittsburgh to Offer Games During Three Rivers Arts Festival
The Three Rivers Arts Festival will bring 10 days of free art and music to Pittsburgh’s cultural district from May 31 to June 9.
PBS Names 10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so PBS has released a list of 10 children’s books that capture the Asian-American experience.
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program Seeking Feedback on How to Improve
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is calling on residents who use the program to provide feedback by the end of the month.