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ECE Professionals Asked to Take Survey on Resources for Children Experiencing Homelessness
The Pennsylvania Youth Homelessness Coalition is asking early childhood education professionals to take part in a survey to help the organization better understand which services and resources are helping children and youth experiencing homelessness to succeed in school. The survey also aims to collect information on where additional support is needed.
Confluence Podcast Provides Tips on How ECE Programs Can Prevent Falsified Documents
A new episode of the Confluence podcast discusses how early childhood education providers can protect their programs from falsified documents.
Learn How to Correctly Use Car and Booster Seats, Safety Belts During Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week - which runs from September 20 to 26 - is a great time for caregivers to learn the correct way to use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts to keep children safe while traveling in a vehicle.
Pittsburgh Events to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Pittsburgh residents will have the opportunity to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, with upcoming events and can learn more about the month through a variety of resources.
Pittsburgh Extends Recreation Centers Hours for Full-Day Closures, Early Dismissals
Mayor Corey O’Connor’s office announced this week that the city’s recreation centers will extend their hours on days when Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed or have early dismissal.
Providers Must Apply for PA NAPSACC Grant By October 2
Licensed child care providers can help young children build healthier eating habits by applying for the 2026-2027 PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant.
The Buzzword is PLAY
This month’s Buzzword is PLAY, which means any fun, freely chosen activity done just for the joy of it.
Resources Focus on How to Help Children Who Are Struggling
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so the Child Mind Institute has compiled some resources on how to help youths who are struggling and encourage them to speak about things that are troubling them.
Health and Safety Tip of the Week: Practice Before the Fire Drill
Early childhood educators and children should practice fire safety-related measures before taking part in their monthly fire drill, said Dominique Webster-Outten, ELRC Region 5’s health and safety coach.