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Reduced SNAP Benefits to be Paid in November
The federal administration announced on November 3 that reduced SNAP benefits will be paid for November from contingency funds during the ongoing government shutdown.
OCDEL Warns of SPAM Emails Targeting Child Care Providers
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has received multiple reports across regions regarding providers being contacted with inquiries that appear to be SPAM.
Resources for November Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize various observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate these observances.
Pittsburgh-Based Milk Bank Adds New PA Sites, Plans to Host Fundraiser in November
The Pittsburgh-based Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank has expanded to include three new milk depots in Pennsylvania and will host a cookie-themed fundraiser in Pittsburgh in November.
The Buzzword is RECIPE
This month’s Buzzword is RECIPE, which means a set of instructions for preparing something.
Urban League of Pittsburgh to Provide Free Groceries During Annual Thanksgiving Distribution
The Urban League of Pittsburgh will provide free groceries to those who intend to celebrate Thanksgiving but cannot afford to make a turkey dinner.
Rapid Response Team to Continue Offering Services in Allegheny County
Trying Together and ELRC Region 5’s Rapid Response Team will continue to offer services for Allegheny County families and providers, despite the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announcing earlier this month that it would no longer be able to support the initiative in the same capacity due to changes in federal funding.
Helping Children Write Well Involves Strengthening Motor Skills and Imaginations
Teaching a student to write well is a process that begins long before they pick up a pencil, a new Edutopia article asserts.
Podcast Discusses How to Promote Better Sleep and Other Wellness Habits for Children
It’s often difficult for caregivers to get children to go to sleep and, as a result, it can be a challenge to get children who are not getting enough sleep to focus on learning.