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Resources for September Observances
Resources for September Observances

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

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PQA Professional Development Calendars Available
PQA Professional Development Calendars Available

The calendars include all Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and Program Observation Instruments (POI) trainings that are being offered September through December 2023.

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Maria PisanoAugust 23, 2023
Free Breakfast Offered for the 2023-24 School Year
Free Breakfast Offered for the 2023-24 School Year

Every public school student in Pennsylvania will be eligible to receive free breakfast regardless of income.

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Maria PisanoAugust 22, 2023
Social Policy Study Reveals Vital Role of SNAP for Children and Families
Social Policy Study Reveals Vital Role of SNAP for Children and Families

The report combined data from existing research with insights from interviews with SNAP-assisted families to build a complete picture of SNAP’s impact.

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Maria PisanoAugust 22, 2023
Apply: Child Care Indoor Air Quality Improvement Pilot
Apply: Child Care Indoor Air Quality Improvement Pilot

The program aims to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other common respiratory infection viruses.

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Maria PisanoAugust 21, 2023
 Free Instructor’s Guide for Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves
Free Instructor’s Guide for Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves

Educators teaching with “Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves” can access a free instructor's guide to accompany the book.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 21, 2023
Recover Stolen SNAP Benefits
Recover Stolen SNAP Benefits

PA residents who have had SNAP benefits stolen through a scam or card skimming sometime since October 1, 2022, can now file to have food stamps replaced.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 14, 2023
Report: State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania
Report: State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania

This report looks deeper at PA’s child care and pre-k system complexities and recommends improvements to ensure the system functions equitably and increases access and affordability for all families.

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Ongoing PD Opportunity: Building a Connected Community
Ongoing PD Opportunity: Building a Connected Community

Sesame Workshop's "Building a Connected Community" course is designed to support providers and families.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoAugust 14, 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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