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Free Winter Coats for Children
Free Winter Coats for Children

The Center for Community Resources, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is providing free winter coats for children.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoOctober 17, 2022
SNAP Benefits Increase Beginning October 2022
SNAP Benefits Increase Beginning October 2022

Beginning October 1, Pennsylvania increased the income threshold for all applicants to 200% of the Federal Poverty Income.

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Maria PisanoOctober 13, 2022
 Role of DOH and DHS in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations
Role of DOH and DHS in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations

OCDEL and DOH work together to ensure the health of children who receive care in a child care setting.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 12, 2022
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers

All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 11, 2022
Spring 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Spring 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application

Are you interested in attending college in Spring 2023? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open!

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 11, 2022
Fall 2022 NAEYC Survey of the Field Available
Fall 2022 NAEYC Survey of the Field Available

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field to inform federal and state actions on child care.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 10, 2022COVID-19, naeyc, national association for the education of young children, child care, child care providers, survey, ece, early childhood educators
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aims to support those with this learning difficulty. Dyslexia is not a disorder of any kind; but it is a learning impairment that causes problems with writing, reading, and spelling.

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Maria PisanoOctober 5, 2022reading, Trying together
October is Head Start Awareness Month
October is Head Start Awareness Month

Head Start Awareness Month aims to spread awareness about a crucial program that benefits millions of children, caregivers, and families throughout the nation.

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Maria PisanoOctober 5, 2022
Survey: Experiences with Humor in Raising Children
Survey: Experiences with Humor in Raising Children

Families are invited to participate in a survey about the use of humor in parent-child relationships to determine if humor can be an effective parenting tool.

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NewsMaria PisanoOctober 5, 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.

Browse the resource map →

 
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