Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.

Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 14, 2024EBT cards, EBT scam, SNAP, SNAP scam, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

State Accepting Applications for Children’s Trust Fund Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants to promote primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs in community-based settings.

News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 28, 2024Office of Child Development and Early Learning, child abuse prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Children's Trust Fund

Allegheny Child Care Tool

Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available child care spots.

News, Providers, FamiliesHeidi WinklerJuly 27, 2021allegheny child care, coroavirus, covid-19, trying together, elrc, elrc region 5, allegheny child care tool, department of human services, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, child care aware of america, bridgecare, brighthive, bowtie, heinz endowments, Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Renewal Inspections for Child Care Facilities Resume

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has resumed inspection activity for counties in the “green phase” of the state’s reopening plan.

News, ProvidersHeidi WinklerJuly 27, 2020ocdel, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Renewal inspection, OCDEL certification, child care, child care facility, child care providers, inspection, COVID-19

July, August CCW Payment Modifications Due to COVID-19

Clarification of payments for CCW for the period of July 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020.

News, Providers, FamiliesHeidi WinklerJune 25, 2020OCDEL, CHILD CARE WORKS, CCW, COVID-19, CCW PAYMENT, PA DHS, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Allegheny Child Care Tool Expands

Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available spots in child care, summer programs, after-school programs, and out-of-school programs.

Certain Regulatory Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities Suspended During the COVID19 Pandemic

The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent mitigation measures have impacted certified child care facility operations and ability to comply with some regulatory requirements.