PA Promise Releases Book List for Families and Friends

has compiled a list of books that are best for families and friends.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeSeptember 4, 2024books for children, OCDEL, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Hunter's Best Friend, Max's First Word, Guess How Much I Love You, Toot and Puddle You Are My Sunshine, Crazy Hair Day, Lion in the Living Room, Annie Rose is My Little Sister, More More More Said the Baby, Ciencia Magica enla sala de estar, Who's In My Family, Please Baby Please

August Recalls on Children’s Products

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.

Families, NewsNathan DukeSeptember 2, 2024August recalls, children's product recalls

Resources for September 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.

News, FamiliesNathan DukeAugust 28, 2024September observances, National Recovery Month, Baby Safety Month, Attendance Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

CDC Issues Update on Spread of Parvovirus B19 in United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an update on Parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 26, 2024CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parvovirus B19

Buzzword to Explore ENTERTAINMENT at Family-Friendly Event in September

This month’s Buzzword is ENTERTAINMENT, which means being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 20, 2024Buzzword, BUZZ Box, early literacy

Allegheny County Opens Four Low-Vision Tennis Courts

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato recently announced the opening of the county’s first Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) tennis courts at four local parks.

Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 19, 2024low-vision tennis, tennis, Blind and Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, Sara Innamorato

OCDEL, Penn State Project ECHO to Host Series for Spanish-Speaking Families

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Project ECHO will release a new series this fall that features the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and focuses on the needs of Spanish-speaking families.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 19, 2024Penn State Project ECHO, CDC, OCDEL, Office of Child Development and Early Learning

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