PA Farm to School Grant Program Accepting Applications

The Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program is accepting applications through June 7.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 21, 2024farm to school grant program, Pennsylvania agriculture, school agriculture program

Interactive Maps Demonstrate Unmet Child Care Needs at County Level

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has created interactive maps and fact sheets demonstrating the unmet need and availability of high-quality child care to meet those needs at the state, county, and legislative district levels.

News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 15, 2024Child care, Allegheny County child care, Child Care Works, Start Strong PA

Thriving PA Releases 2024 Fact Sheets for WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program

Thriving PA has released its 2024 state and county fact sheets for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 14, 2024Supplemental Nutrition Program, WIC, Nutrition for infants

Nearly Half of Eligible Pennsylvania Children Do Not Have Access to Pre-K

A total of 145,010 Pennsylvania children, ages three and four, are eligible for high-quality pre-kindergarten.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 13, 2024Pre-K counts, high-quality pre-kindergarten, Pennsylvania state budget, Teacher shortage

Carnegie Library Names 12 Best Books for Babies for 2024

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has named its 12 Best Books for Babies for 2024.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 13, 2024carnegie library of pittsburgh, best books for babies, Look It's a Moo Moo Cow, Look It's a Hoot Hoot Owl, babies and bunnies book, good night little fish, leo on a hike

Department of Human Services Debuts Summer Child Nutrition Program

A new, permanent federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 7, 2024SNAP, TANF, SUN Bucks, Summer EBT, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Child nutrition

Seeking Input on Recess and Play for Advocacy Toolkit

Trying Together and Playful Pittsburgh are seeking input on recess and play for the creation of an advocacy toolkit on the topics.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 7, 2024Recess, Play, Trying Together, Playful Pittsburgh

Registration Open for UnConference: Launching School Age Summer Programming

Join Trying Together, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST), and Allegheny County Department of Human Services for “UnConference: Launching School Age Summer Programming.”