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DHS Proposes Medicaid Coverage for Health-Related Social Needs
DHS Proposes Medicaid Coverage for Health-Related Social Needs

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is seeking to use its Medicaid program to offer targeted supports and services to certain Pennsylvanians through Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania. 

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 2, 2024
December Recalls on Children’s Products
December Recalls on Children’s Products

Here is a list of December 2023 recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Maria PisanoDecember 21, 2023
Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Awards
Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Awards

The Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Award is a one-time financial award for eligible child care programs with a Department of Human Services (DHS) regular Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and designated as a Keystone STAR 2, 3, or 4.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 14, 2023
Nominations Open: Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education Recognition
Nominations Open: Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education Recognition

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) aims to recognize early childhood professionals for their accomplishments.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 13, 2023
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Annual Report Available
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Annual Report Available

The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) has released its T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Pennsylvania Scholarship annual report for fiscal year 2022-2023.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 13, 2023
2023 Food Resources
2023 Food Resources

Organizations around the Greater Pittsburgh area are providing food distributions and pantry resources to serve those needing assistance through December 2023.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoDecember 8, 2023food assistance, food resources, food, healthy food, help for families, family
Trying Together Spring CDA Program Available
Trying Together Spring CDA Program Available

Trying Together is offering its Spring CDA program beginning January 23, 2024. Participants can matriculate CDA program coursework into 9-12 college credits at Carlow University, CCAC, or Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC).

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Maria PisanoDecember 8, 2023
Register for UnConference: Mental Health in Early Childhood Education
Register for UnConference: Mental Health in Early Childhood Education

Registration is now open for Trying Together’s UnConference: Mental Health in Early Childhood Education. The event will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Carnegie Science Center.

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Maria PisanoDecember 8, 2023
The Burke Foundation Releases Early Relational Health Report
The Burke Foundation Releases Early Relational Health Report

The Burke Foundation in collaboration with the Harvard University Graduate School of Education released a new report outlining the science and importance of Early Relation Health.

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Maria PisanoDecember 4, 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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