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Happening Now: Pennie 2023 Open Enrollment Period
Happening Now: Pennie 2023 Open Enrollment Period

The 2023 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2023.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoNovember 16, 2022pennie, health insurance, affordable care act
Free Lesson Plans for School-Age Programs
Free Lesson Plans for School-Age Programs

The Learning Lamp, a Pennsylvania-based program that aims to give children, families, and schools greater options for improving academic achievement, is offering free curriculums for school-age program teachers.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoNovember 14, 2022
Training Recording: City of Pittsburgh Lead Safe Child Care Registry
Training Recording: City of Pittsburgh Lead Safe Child Care Registry

A recording of the City of Pittsburgh Lead Safe Child Care Registry training for child care providers is now available.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoNovember 9, 2022
Savings Programs Now Available for Pennsylvania Families with Young Children
Savings Programs Now Available for Pennsylvania Families with Young Children

Pennsylvania has two resources available to families with young children who want to save for future expenses.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoNovember 9, 2022
Updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR Providers and Curriculums Chart Available
Updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR Providers and Curriculums Chart Available

The PA Keys has updated the approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Providers and Curriculums chart to include the number of PQAS hours participants will be awarded for each course.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoNovember 8, 2022
Local Organizations Providing Food Resources This Winter
Local Organizations Providing Food Resources This Winter

Organizations providing meal distributions and resources to serve those needing food assistance through November.

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NewsMaria PisanoNovember 8, 2022
Call for Presenters for 2023 Annual PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Meeting
Call for Presenters for 2023 Annual PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Meeting

Call for presenters for the annual Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance Grantee Meeting.

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NewsMaria PisanoNovember 3, 2022
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Cases on the Rise in PA
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Cases on the Rise in PA

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing in Pennsylvania and nationwide, and levels are higher than usual for this time of year.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoNovember 2, 2022
Fingerprint Results Available via Email for DHS Applicants
Fingerprint Results Available via Email for DHS Applicants

DHS applicants who register under Identogo for fingerprints will now have the opportunity to receive their results electronically via email. This opportunity only applies to results with no record.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoNovember 1, 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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