ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Month of the Young Child

April is Month of the Young Child (MOYC).

In recognition of MOYC, ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families.

Additionally, Trying Together is offering families, community members, and child care providers a number of opportunities to celebrate.

About Month of the Young Child

First established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 1971, the Week of the Young Child is an opportunity to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Over the years, with growing interest and focus, Trying Together designated the entire month of April as the Month of the Young Child (MOYC).

MOYC Ages & Stages Developmental Screenings

ELRC Region 5 will conduct screenings using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Screenings will be offered:

Monday, April 3 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ELRC Region 5
304 Wood Street, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

Wednesday, April 5 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m .

Hosanna House
807 Wallace Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Monday, April 10 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ELRC Region 5
304 Wood Street, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

Trying Together Month of the Young Child Events

Trying Together will host, co-host, or support the following events in recognition of MOYC:

Student Affiliate Dinner

  • Wednesday, April 12 | 5 – 8:30 p.m.

    Seton Hill University, Cecilian Hall Administration Building (2nd Floor), 1 Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601

    Register

Homewood Block Party

  • Saturday, April 15 | 12 – 4 p.m.

    The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, 7219 Kelly St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208

    Pre-registration not required

Annual Celebration Dinner

  • Thursday, April 27 | 6 – 8:30 p.m.

    Acrisure Stadium, UPMC Club, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

    Register

Join the Celebration From Home

NAEYC Week of the Young Child

Celebrate the daily themes featured during the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child (WOYC). This year’s events will be held on April 1 – 7, 2023. Daily themes include:

Kick-Off Saturday (April 1, 2023)
Music Monday (April 3, 2023)
Tasty Tuesday (April 4, 2023)
Work Together Wednesday (April 5, 2023)
Artsy Thursday (April 6, 2023)
Family Friday (April 7, 2023)

To learn more about WOYC, WOYC daily themes, and WOYC activity resources, visit NAEYC’s WOYC webpage

Learn More

To learn more about Month of the Young Child, visit Trying Together's Month of the Young Child webpage.