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Resources for July Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
APOST Strategic Plan to Provide Support to Out-of-School Time Providers
A new strategic plan developed by Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will provide providers of out-of-school time programs in Allegheny County with more focused support.
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on How to Support LGBTQ+ Children’s Mental Health
As part of June’s Pride Month, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources on how to support LBGTQ+ children’s mental health.
Resource Details the Four Elements Adults Should Utilize When Connecting with Children
Connection is the key to building trust and safety, and there are four elements that adults should focus on when attempting to connect with a child.
Child Mind Institute Provides Sleepover and Summer Camp Anxiety Resources
Spending the night at a friend’s house or going away to summer camp can be a fun and exciting rite of passage for children and young adults - but it can also involve anxiety.
CitiParks Operating Cooling Centers Amid Pittsburgh Heatwave
CitiParks will operate six cooling centers this week amid temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in Pittsburgh.
OCDEL Bureau of Certification Services Podcast Covers Topics for Child Care Providers
For those seeking news and information on the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services, a good place to start would be The Confluence Podcast.
Public Source Survey Seeks Responses on Federal Cuts to Summer Programs
Public Source is calling on Pittsburgh residents to respond to a survey regarding how they are handling federal cuts that are affecting summer and out-of-school time programs.
OCDEL Makes Announcement About Providers’ Access to First Aid and CPR
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement regarding providers’ access to free First Aid and CPR training.