Celebrating Early Learning Programs During Month of the Young Child

During the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) in April, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together is offering child care programs in Allegheny County the opportunity to host a staff appreciation event and/or receive Month of the Young Child materials and experiences.

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MOYC is a time to plan how we will better meet the needs of all young children, families, caregivers, and early care and education professionals.

MOYC Materials

Programs may request a mailed box of materials related to Month of the Young Child including:

  • Posters to display at their program or to give to local businesses to advertise the importance of child care in the community

  • Buttons for staff and families to wear during the month of April

  • Printed materials and resources from Trying Together and ELRC Region 5

  • A copy of this year’s PA One Book, “Saturday” by Oge Mora

Materials will be shipped at the end of March, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last..

Staff Appreciation Mini-Grants

In addition to requesting free materials from Trying Together, programs may also apply to receive a mini-grant of $500 or $2,500 to show appreciation to staff or host an event during April to strengthen the relationship between families and staff. Recipients will be selected based on the strength of ideas for utilizing the funds; geographic diversity throughout Allegheny County; and a needs-based assessment.

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 is a time to plan how we will better meet the needs of all young children, families, caregivers, and early care and education professionals.

Heidi Winkler