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ThrivingPA Releases Maternal Health Fact Sheets
ThrivingPA Releases Maternal Health Fact Sheets

ThrivingPA is out with an extensive series of new maternal health fact sheets to ensure that mothers and birthing parents are healthy and that their children have the best starts possible.

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Maria PisanoOctober 4, 2023
NAEYC Seeking Educators’ Voices Regarding Long-Term Funding
NAEYC Seeking Educators’ Voices Regarding Long-Term Funding

NAEYC is asking early childhood educators to share stories about the importance of long-term, substantial, sustainable funding for child care and preschool.

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Maria PisanoOctober 4, 2023
Center on the Developing Child Releases Report on Role of Racism in Child Development
Center on the Developing Child Releases Report on Role of Racism in Child Development

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child recently released a report on the harmful effects of racism on child development, and possible policy solutions which address the source of structural, cultural, and interpersonal forms of hate.

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NewsMaria PisanoOctober 4, 2023
Free Winter Coats For Children
Free Winter Coats For Children

Families can visit the ELRC Region 5 main office and some Allegheny County Family Centers to receive winter coats for their families while supplies last.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoOctober 4, 2023
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings in October
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings in October

ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoSeptember 27, 2023MOYC, month of the young child, Trying together, child care, child care providers, events
Resources for October Observances
Resources for October Observances

Here is a list of resources to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals navigate all child-related October observances.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 26, 2023
September Recalls on Children's Products
September Recalls on Children's Products

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

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 26, 2023
Exploring Nearby Nature Professional Development Series Available
Exploring Nearby Nature Professional Development Series Available

Learn about how nature supports children’s physical health, social and emotional well-being, and cognitive growth.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoSeptember 26, 2023
U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise as Health Disparities Increase; Local Resources Offer Support
U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise as Health Disparities Increase; Local Resources Offer Support

A new study in the Journal of the American Medial Association (JAMA) has revealed significant increases in pregnancy-related deaths across the United States, with disproportionate losses among Black, Native American, and Alaska Native people.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoSeptember 26, 2023
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ELRC Region 5
304 Wood Street, STE 400,
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222,
United States
412.350.3577 elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5pm
Tue 8:30am - 7pm
Wed 8:30am - 5pm
Thu 8:30am - 5pm
Fri 8:30am - 5pm

Contact

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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