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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), held annually to highlight the importance of immunizations.

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NewsMaria PisanoAugust 11, 2022
USDA Announces Increased Funding for School and Child Care Meals
USDA Announces Increased Funding for School and Child Care Meals

Reimbursement rates this year for the Child and Adult Care Food Program increased compared to last year.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 10, 2022
Trying Together Hosts Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Child Care Certification Regulation Changes
Trying Together Hosts Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Child Care Certification Regulation Changes

In preparation of the public input submission deadline, Trying Together is hosting its OCDEL Certification Regulation Rewrite Project Feedback Meeting on Tuesday, August 16 at Noon.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 9, 2022OCDEL, ocdel certification, child care regulations
OCDEL Encourages Participation for Next Phase of Child Care Regulations Rewrite
OCDEL Encourages Participation for Next Phase of Child Care Regulations Rewrite

OCDEL is now inviting early childhood professionals to submit feedback using the OCDEL Certification Regulation Rewrite Project Feedback Tool by August 19, 2022.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 9, 2022OCDEL, ocdel certification, child care regulations
Free Early Literacy Materials for PA Early Learning Programs
Free Early Literacy Materials for PA Early Learning Programs

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries has developed a series of print resources to share early literacy tips with families and caregivers of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 9, 2022
Sesame Street Family Engagement in a Box
Sesame Street Family Engagement in a Box

WQED is looking for child care providers who want to host family engagement events and receive resources for their classroom.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 8, 2022
Updated ELRC Region 5 Satellite Office Hours and Locations
Updated ELRC Region 5 Satellite Office Hours and Locations

The ELRC Region 5 satellite location and hours have changed.

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NewsMaria PisanoAugust 5, 2022
Find Kindergarten Transition & Back to School Programs Near You
Find Kindergarten Transition & Back to School Programs Near You

Summer is almost coming to an end and children are getting ready to head back to school. To help with the transition, local community organizations and family centers are offering fun programming that makes this time special, informative, and exciting.

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Families, NewsMaria PisanoAugust 4, 2022
2022 Market Rate Survey Webinar
2022 Market Rate Survey Webinar

PACCA will be hosting a webinar for child care providers who want to learn more about the 2022 Market Rate Survey.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 3, 2022
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Contact

Main Office

304 Wood Street, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

Satellite Locations

Toll-Free Phone 1.888.340.3572
Phone 412.350.3577
Fax 412.350.3575

elrc5@alleghenycounty.us

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Hours

Wood Street

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit the Satellite Locations page for those hours.

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 downtown office and satellites are open for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. At this time, appointments are strongly preferred.

Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and safety.

Virtual after hours personal interviews and provider orientations also are available on an as-needed basis.

ELRC Region 5 currently offers evening phone hours on the first and third Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Find Support Near You

The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them, including food, housing, new parent, and employment resources.

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