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Leadership Development Training for Families of Children Receiving EI Services
Leadership Development Training for Families of Children Receiving EI Services

C2P2 EI is a free leadership development training for families of children receiving Early Intervention Infant/Toddler or Preschool services.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 29, 2022
Apprenticeship Program for Home-Based Providers
Apprenticeship Program for Home-Based Providers

Trying Together is offering a new early childhood workforce development program available to home-based providers, including group and family programs in Allegheny County.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 26, 2022
Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers

The Pennsylvania Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (PA NAPSACC) program is seeking licensed child care providers to apply for a grant focused on children’s wellness.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 25, 2022
Recording of 2022 Market Rate Survey Available
Recording of 2022 Market Rate Survey Available

A recording of the Pennsylvania Child Care Association’s 2022 Market Rate Survey and YOU webinar is now available for child care providers.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 22, 2022
Updates to Civil Rights Compliance Process
Updates to Civil Rights Compliance Process

Effective August 22, 2022, there will be changes to the Civil Rights Compliance process for licensed child care providers.

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Maria PisanoAugust 17, 2022
Obsolete Certification Announcements for Child Care Providers Participating in Keystone STARS
Obsolete Certification Announcements for Child Care Providers Participating in Keystone STARS

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services have issued that several Announcements for certified child care providers have been rendered obsolete.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoAugust 17, 2022
Updates: Verifying Compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Updates: Verifying Compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act

The updates include additional information regarding changes of the verification process for child care centers with an on-site water source that is in a stand-alone public water system such as a strip mall.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 16, 2022
Free Developmental Screenings for Children
Free Developmental Screenings for Children

The ELRC Region 5 is hosting four Ages & Stages Questionnaires® developmental screening events during the month of September.

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Maria PisanoAugust 16, 2022
Updated COVID-19 Operation Guidance for ECE Programs
Updated COVID-19 Operation Guidance for ECE Programs

On August 11, 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated information on COVID-19 operational guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs.

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NewsMaria PisanoAugust 15, 2022
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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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