Education is essential for students’ success and social progress, and one of the largest impediments to achieving these things is chronic absence.

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) announced that it will sponsor one out-of-school time (OST) professional to participate in The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI)’s Emerging Leaders Program.

Below is a list of September recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Recipients that fail to take action to secure their SNAP benefits could lose them in December following federal changes to the benefits that have recently taken effect.

In order to meet the needs of families in Allegheny County, ELRC Region 5 encourages families to complete a short survey regarding their experiences with their family specialist.

Cleaning one’s room has become a rite of passage for many children, while staying on top of children to clean their rooms is a tradition among many caregivers. It’s a scenario that most involved do not enjoy.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

WQED Kids has released a list of eight books that can be used to promote empathy among children.

First Up and Temple University are asking home-based providers to take a survey that aims to document the specific support that they provide to children and families through and beyond their official child care duties.