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Child Development Trainings for ECE Providers
Child Development Trainings for ECE Providers

Trying Together, the ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, is offering a variety of courses in child development to meet DHS requirements.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 18, 2023
Free Tax Return Preparation in Allegheny County
Free Tax Return Preparation in Allegheny County

The Free Tax Preparation Coalition (sponsored by United Way of Southwestern PA) provides free income tax return preparation throughout the region.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoJanuary 17, 2023united way of pennsylvania, free tax preparation, united way of southwestern pa, just harvest
Department of Education Releases Early Intervention Resources
Department of Education Releases Early Intervention Resources

The U.S. Department of Education has released the first three in a series of resource guides to support access to high-quality early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. 

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 16, 2023
DHS Warns of Potential EBT Card Scam
DHS Warns of Potential EBT Card Scam

DHS is advising Pennsylvanians of a potential EBT card scam.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 11, 2023PBT, SNAP benefits, pa department of human services
2023 Orientation Training Schedule for Prospective Operators of Child Care Facilities
2023 Orientation Training Schedule for Prospective Operators of Child Care Facilities

The 2023 Orientation schedules are available for Central, Northeast, Southeast and Western regions of Pennsylvania.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 10, 2023
Mandated Reporter Training Available in Spanish
Mandated Reporter Training Available in Spanish

iLookOut’s interactive, online training is now available in Spanish for all mandated reporters in Pennsylvania. 

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 9, 2023
New Tax Guides for Child Care Professionals
New Tax Guides for Child Care Professionals

New tax guides focus on helping providers use the three largest online tax preparation software brands to address specific child care business scenarios. 

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 4, 2023
Registration is Open for Trying Together's Annual Celebration Dinner
Registration is Open for Trying Together's Annual Celebration Dinner

The Annual Celebration Dinner celebrates early care and education professionals for the work they do for young children and families.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 4, 2023
December Recalls on Children's Products
December Recalls on Children's Products

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

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 22, 2022
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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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