Hill District Conducting Survey on Parent Engagement in Child Literacy

The Hill District Early Literacy Initiative (HDELI) is conducting a survey on parent engagement in child literacy.

Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJuly 12, 2023literacy, child literacy, reading, read, books, learning, learn, survey, macedonia face, hill district, parent, parets, caregivers

DHS Requests Feedback on Corrective Action Process Resources

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting feedback from child care providers on recently developed corrective action process (CAP) resources through a new survey.

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State Departments Extend Insurance Survey Deadline, Add Spanish Option

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) have developed a survey on health insurance in the child care industry and are asking child care providers to complete it.

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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevention Tactics

For some children, childhood may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives.

Families, News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJuly 11, 2023trauma, early childhood, early childhood education, early childhood educators, prevention, cdc, cdc guidelines

PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children's Trust Fund Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.

2023 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest Deadline Approaching

The 2023 Lights On Afterschool poster contest will close on Monday, July 10 and interested individuals must enter their submissions before the midnight deadline.

Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJuly 7, 2023afterschool, ost, out of school, out of school time, poster, poster contest, contest, Lights on Afterschool, Afterschool Alliance

New Nationwide Report Ranks Pennsylvania 22nd in Child Well-Being

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released its 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book on state trends in child well-being.

Providers, Families, NewsMaria PisanoJuly 5, 2023child, child care, child well-being, child health, nutrition, education, family, community

Resources for July 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.