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SNAP Recipients Must Take Action to Ensure They Don’t Lose Benefits in December
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.
Families Encouraged to Complete Family Specialist Survey
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.
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Hoarding and Messy Rooms
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.
Resources for October Observances
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 Book List Focuses on Promoting Empathy in Children
WQED Kids has released a list of eight books that can be used to promote empathy among children.
First Up Seeks Home-Based Child Care Providers to Take Survey on Community Support
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.
Thriving Kids Podcast Outlines 9 Tips on How to Help Children Succeed in School
The Thriving Kids podcast recently hosted a psychologist who provided nine tips on how children can succeed in school.
List Features Books for Children with Family and Friends Theme
PA Promise for Children has released a new list of 12 books that are family- and friend-themed.
NAEYC Provides Tips for Helping Children Transition to Classroom Setting
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has shared tips for caregivers on how to help children get used to transitioning into a classroom environment.