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Public Service Loan Forgiveness for ECE Workforce
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for ECE Workforce

Early Childhood Educators may now be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness even if they were not eligible before.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 15, 2022
Free School Breakfasts to Begin in October
Free School Breakfasts to Begin in October

Pennsylvania schools will begin providing free school breakfasts during the 2022-2023 school year beginning October 1, 2022.

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Families, NewsMaria PisanoSeptember 14, 2022school breakfast, school meals
Participate in Early Childhood Wage Survey
Participate in Early Childhood Wage Survey

Children First and Reinvestment Fund with Start Strong PA are conducting a survey to determine the wages of early childhood educators across Pennsylvania.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 14, 2022child care staffing crisis
Child Tax Credits Available to Be Claimed
Child Tax Credits Available to Be Claimed

Certain individuals may still be able to receive their unclaimed Child Tax Credit if they have not filed taxes this year.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoSeptember 8, 2022child tax credit, stimulus, OCDEL, PA Key
PD Registry Fall Spanish Speaking Virtual Office Hours
PD Registry Fall Spanish Speaking Virtual Office Hours

The Pennsylvania Key will host recurring office hours for Spanish speaking early childhood education providers interested in learning more about the Professional Development (PD) Registry.

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Maria PisanoSeptember 7, 2022
Professional and Family-Friendly Resources Available to Support Early Learning
Professional and Family-Friendly Resources Available to Support Early Learning

Early learning materials are available at no cost to Pennsylvania programs that reach families with young children.

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Maria PisanoSeptember 6, 2022
Nominate an Afterschool Champion
Nominate an Afterschool Champion

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Afterschool Champion Awards.

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Maria PisanoSeptember 5, 2022
August Recalls on Children's Products
August Recalls on Children's Products

Here is a list of August child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.

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NewsMaria PisanoAugust 31, 2022
Required Training for Child Care Providers Participating in CCW
Required Training for Child Care Providers Participating in CCW

All child care staff of DHS certified child care providers that participate with CCW are required to take a minimum of one professional development training in Child Development annually.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 30, 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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