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July Recalls on Children’s Products
Here is a list of June recalls collected from the following major federal agencies, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Home Grown Accepting Applications for Family Child Care Cohort
Home Grown is accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of the Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of Family Child Care (EPIC FCC) initiative.
Back to School Events in Allegheny County
Those looking for back-to-school events around Allegheny County will have many options from which to choose. At least nine events are currently scheduled in county school districts.
Changes Announced for DOH Staff Visits to Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will continue their collaboration regarding immunizations for children and staff at child care providers.
Report: Hundreds of Thousands Suffer from Food Insecurity in Allegheny County
More than 140,000 people in Allegheny County are struggling with food insecurity, which is defined as a lack of access to adequate food that prevents individuals from leading a healthy life, according to a report by Feeding America.
Nomination Process Open for Award Recognizing Non-Teaching School Employees
The nomination process is open for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, which honors full- or part-time non-teaching school employees.
Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program Covers Most Costs and Fees for Early Learning Professionals
Eligible early learning professionals can get most of their tuition costs and fees for courses covered by applying to the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program.
Applications Available for Federal Summer Child Nutrition Program
Applications are now open for a new federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.