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Survey on New Proposed Rules for the CCDBG program
Survey on New Proposed Rules for the CCDBG program

NAEYC created a survey seeking feedback on proposed changes for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoAugust 8, 2023
Virtual Trainings: Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership
Virtual Trainings: Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership

This course will focus on the adaptive skills of aligning actions to values, and will build the critical thinking skills needed to support change and innovation in systems of care.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 7, 2023
Imagination Library Restarted by Foundations, City of Pittsburgh
Imagination Library Restarted by Foundations, City of Pittsburgh

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book access program, is restarting in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Families, News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 7, 2023reading program, summer reading, books, reading, literacy, early literacy, child literacy, Pittsburgh
Certification Rewrite Project Update
Certification Rewrite Project Update

Shante' Brown, Deputy Secretary of OCDEL, provided an update on the project via video.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 7, 2023
CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible ECE Professionals
CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible ECE Professionals

Trying Together is offering its Fall CDA program beginning August 29, 2023.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 2, 2023
Summer Reminders from the Bureau of Certification
Summer Reminders from the Bureau of Certification

OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification issued a newsletter with regulation reminders for child care providers to keep in mind during the summer months.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 2, 2023
Several OCDEL Announcements Deemed Obsolete
Several OCDEL Announcements Deemed Obsolete

Six Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Announcements issued in 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2017 are now obsolete.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 2, 2023
Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers

PA NAPSACC program is seeking licensed child care providers to apply for a grant opportunity focused on children’s wellness.

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Maria PisanoAugust 1, 2023
Grandfamily Tip Sheets Provide Information on Self-Care and Youth Mental Health
Grandfamily Tip Sheets Provide Information on Self-Care and Youth Mental Health

Tip sheets include specialized information and resources for grandfamilies and grandparents who care for young children.

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Maria PisanoAugust 1, 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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