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Resources for February Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each months. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
DHS Western Regional Office Has Moved
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Western Region - Bureau of Certification Services has moved.
PA Partnerships for Children Releases 2025-26 Roadmap
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) has released its roadmap for the next two years, outlining priorities in five policy areas.
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Teen Depression
The Child Mind Institute recently shared a variety of resources on how to combat teenage depression, which it noted has been on the rise.
Fred Rogers Institute Guide Provides Guidance on Children Dealing with Difficult Situations
The Pennsylvania Key has shared a guide from the Fred Rogers Institute about how to support children during difficult moments in life.
PA Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 2025 Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award has been extended to Friday, January 31.
PA Promise for Children Releases Farm Show-Themed Book List for Kids
To celebrate the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, which took place earlier this month, Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has compiled a list of books for children with farm show themes.
Crayola to Host ‘Imagination in Action’ in Late January
Crayola will host “Imagination in Action,” one of its biggest celebrations of the year, from late January through early February.
Pittsburgh Seeks Feedback to Build ADA Transition Plan
The city of Pittsburgh is seeking feedback from people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and others for the purpose of building a plan in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).