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Safety Tips for Children Who Ride the School Bus
Now that class is back in session for the 2025-26 school year, it’s time to review some important safety tips for children who ride the school bus. Ready PA has provided some tips on what to do or not to do when boarding, riding, or getting off the bus.
Providers Should Apply for PA NAPSACC’s 2025-26 Wellness Grant By Oct. 3
Pennsylvania Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (PA NAPSACC) is seeking 40 licensed child care providers for its 2025-26 wellness grant. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 3.
Provider Tip of the Week: Leadership Tips for a New School Year
As we begin a brand-new school year, one of the ways to support children is by building strong, trusting relationships with the adults who care for them.
Child Mind Institute Offers Resources for Suicide Prevention Month
To honor Suicide Prevention Month in September, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources for caregivers to combat the scourge.
2025 State of Black Pittsburgh Event to Focus on Advancing Equity and Progress
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 2025 State of Black Pittsburgh on Sept. 23 at The Pittsburgh Foundation.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of September Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of September books for preschoolers that includes eight books across four categories.
PA Partnerships for Children: MMR Vaccines for Children Trending Downward in State
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has released a new fact sheet on kindergarten immunizations as the 2025-26 school year begins.
Resources for Caregivers Parenting Multiple Children with Mental Health Challenges
Caregivers who take care of multiple children face the task of juggling many needs at once - and often at different maturity levels and schedules. But balancing the needs of multiple children can be even more challenging when more than one child struggles with mental health issues.
PBS Kids for Parents Releases List of Books for Children About Friendship
PBS Kids for Parents has compiled a list of 15 books for children that cover the topic of friendship.