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Resources for March Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals to acknowledge and navigate them.
Survey Asks for Insights on New Investment Accounts for Babies
Parents are being asked to provide insights in a survey on the new 530A - referred to as “Trump accounts” - investing opportunity for children born between 2025 and 2028.
Pennsylvania Key’s Provides Information and Tips on Dental Care for Children
Children miss about 34 million school hours annually due to dental problems and unplanned dental care, according to The Pennsylvania Key, which focused on dental health for its February health trends report.
Head Start Food Insecurity Fact Sheet Focuses on Pregnant Women and Children
With demand for food assistance on the rise and disruptions to the systems that provide it, Pennsylvania’s Head Start Collaboration Office has released a fact sheet regarding food insecurity.
PA Chosen for Award to Address Infant and Toddler Homelessness
Pennsylvania is one of 10 states across the nation that have been chosen to receive a $10,000 Thrive from the Start award.
Community Invited to Virtual Public Meeting for Allegheny Forward Comprehensive Plan
Members of the Allegheny County community are invited to attend a virtual public meeting to learn more about and share input for the Allegheny Forward Comprehensive plan.
List Recommends 9 Books to Read to Children During Black History Month
PA Promise for Children’s latest list of books for children recommends nine titles that could help celebrate to Black History Month in February.
Eligible PA Taxpayers Can Get Free Tax Preparation with VITA Program
Pennsylvania taxpayers who are eligible can now schedule appointments with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for free tax preparation.
PA Promise for Children Lists 8 Books for Kindergarteners to Read in February
PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for kindergarteners to read in February in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.