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New Opportunities Available to Families to Help Impact Early Learning in PA
New Opportunities Available to Families to Help Impact Early Learning in PA

Pennsylvania families can share their experiences and make an impact in early learning with two new opportunities.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoOctober 31, 2022pre-k counts
Providers No Longer Receive CCW for COVID-19 Absences
Providers No Longer Receive CCW for COVID-19 Absences

Child care providers no longer will receive CCW payments for children who are absent due to COVID-19.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 28, 2022
Distribution Events Scheduled to Equip Child Care Providers with Disinfecting Wipes
Distribution Events Scheduled to Equip Child Care Providers with Disinfecting Wipes

Child care operators will have the opportunity to pick up several cases of Lysol wipes at distribution sites.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 27, 2022global links, trying together, ELRC Region 5, early learning resource center region 5, covid-19
Learn About Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Prior to Full Rebid in 2023
Learn About Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Prior to Full Rebid in 2023

OCDEL is providing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program prior to the rebid process.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoOctober 27, 2022
Wayfinder Program for Single Parents Pursuing College Degrees
Wayfinder Program for Single Parents Pursuing College Degrees

The Wayfinders Program is an innovative approach to connecting highly motivated single parents to transformative post-secondary educational opportunities in the region.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoOctober 26, 2022
October Recalls on Children's Products
October Recalls on Children's Products

Here is a list of October recalls collected from the major federal agencies.

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Maria PisanoOctober 26, 2022
Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Available for Providers
Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Available for Providers

To continue to assist DHS-certified child care providers in addressing the ongoing workforce crisis, the Work Force Support Grant 2.0 is now available.

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News, ProvidersTrying TogetherOctober 24, 2022
Caregivers Sought to Participate in Still Face Experiment
Caregivers Sought to Participate in Still Face Experiment

The Still Face Experiment illustrates the power of emotion coaching and the importance of turning toward a child’s bids for connection.

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Maria PisanoOctober 20, 2022
State Child Care Tax Credit to Help Families
State Child Care Tax Credit to Help Families

The Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Program, a state-level child care tax credit program modeled after the federal child care tax credit program, can be claimed by families when filing state taxes beginning in 2023.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoOctober 18, 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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