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Lights On Afterschool Mini Grants Available
Lights On Afterschool Mini Grants Available

APOST is offering mini grants to organizations in Allegheny County that are hosting a Lights On Afterschool event.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 6, 2023
Tuition Assistance Available for Child Care Health Advocate Course
Tuition Assistance Available for Child Care Health Advocate Course

Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2023 blended Child Care Health Advocate course (EARL 160) offered by Northampton Community College.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 6, 2023
2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards Effective October 1
2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards Effective October 1

The new 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, Program Manual, and accompanying resources are now available on the Pennsylvania Key website.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 6, 2023
Share Feedback on PA Child Care System and Staffing Crisis
Share Feedback on PA Child Care System and Staffing Crisis

Child care directors and owners are asked to fill out a survey about their perspective on the Pennsylvania child care system including concerns, what is working well, and priorities for improvements.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 5, 2023
Trying Together Offering Home Based Child Care Course
Trying Together Offering Home Based Child Care Course

The 12-week course includes information about best business practices, opening a small business, child care licensing, Keystone STARS, and developmentally appropriate practices.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 4, 2023
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs

Training content and activities are designed to strengthen child care providers’ foundational knowledge of sound fiscal management and business operations.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 31, 2023
September is Attendance Awareness Month
September is Attendance Awareness Month

Attendance Awareness Month returns in September to advocate the message that every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access support.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoAugust 29, 2023attendance awareness, attendance
Too Small To Fail Seeks Caregivers for Family Advisory Council
Too Small To Fail Seeks Caregivers for Family Advisory Council

Too Small to Fail, the early childhood education initiative of the Clinton Foundation, is currently accepting applications for parents and caregivers to join its second Family Advisory Council.

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Maria PisanoAugust 28, 2023
August 2023 Recalls on Children's Products
August 2023 Recalls on Children's Products

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.

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Maria PisanoAugust 28, 2023
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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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