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New Video for Families: Positive Racial Identity Development
New Video for Families: Positive Racial Identity Development

The ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has released a new resource about positive racial identity development through its Parenting Together Pathway video series.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoJanuary 30, 2023
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Information
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Information

Kindergarten registration information is available for the 2023-2024 school year.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoJanuary 27, 2023KINDERGARTEN, kindergarten transition, kindergarten registration, allegheny county, pittsburgh, butler county, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland
Western Allegheny Community Library Eliminates Library Fines
Western Allegheny Community Library Eliminates Library Fines

Western Allegheny Community Library (WACL) in Oakdale is no longer charging late fees on borrowed library materials. It joins 30 other Allegheny County libraries, which previously made the move to a fine-free model.

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Families, NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 26, 2023libraries, fine-free
Affordable Connectivity Program Available for Families in Need of Internet Service
Affordable Connectivity Program Available for Families in Need of Internet Service

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible, low-income households with up to $30 monthly broadband subsidies on internet service plans, and a one-time benefit of up to $100 to help buy a device.

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Families, NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 25, 2023internet service, subsidy
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Offer Local Service
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Offer Local Service

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 has satellite offices in neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County.

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Families, News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 23, 2023elrc 5, elrc region 5, office locations
PPC Annual Health Care Report Released
PPC Annual Health Care Report Released

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) has released their annual health care report, "State of Children's Health."

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 23, 2023health insurance, children's health insurance
Nominations Open for Francine Bunch Memorial Award
Nominations Open for Francine Bunch Memorial Award

Celebrate the successes of your Head Start or Early Head Start program by honoring a Head Start parent or staff member for the Francine Bunch Memorial Award.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 20, 2023
SNAP Emergency Allotment Ending After February 2023
SNAP Emergency Allotment Ending After February 2023

Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will end its extra monthly emergency payment after February 2023.

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 20, 2023
Thriving PA Releases Report on WIC Participants and Access to Benefits
Thriving PA Releases Report on WIC Participants and Access to Benefits

Thriving PA has released a report on the results of focus group sessions with Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program participants.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 19, 2023
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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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