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Free Tax Prep Available
Free Tax Prep Available

The Free Tax Preparation Coalition (sponsored by United Way of Southwestern PA) will be providing free income tax return preparation throughout the region during the 2024 tax season.

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 16, 2024
PA Expands Child Care Tax Credit
PA Expands Child Care Tax Credit

An expansion of Pennsylvania’s child care tax credit will increase the amount families with children in child care can receive.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoJanuary 15, 2024
Allegheny County Child Care Matters Program Receives $500,000 Investment
Allegheny County Child Care Matters Program Receives $500,000 Investment

The $500,000 in county funding will clear the program’s current waitlist of 28 families and open up additional slots.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 10, 2024
Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children's Bookstore in February
Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children's Bookstore in February

Children and families can visit the new B is for Books bookstore to read books together onsite and pick three books to take home and keep.

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News, Providers, FamiliesMaria PisanoJanuary 10, 2024
Registration Open for OCDEL's Early Childhood Conference on Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Support Children
Registration Open for OCDEL's Early Childhood Conference on Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Support Children

The conference focuses on deepening the understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 10, 2024
Feedback Forums Scheduled For 2024 - 2029 Pennsylvania Housing Strategy
Feedback Forums Scheduled For 2024 - 2029 Pennsylvania Housing Strategy

The Department of Human Services (DHS) requests your input while development continues on the 2024 – 2029 Housing Strategy.

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 9, 2024
Resources for January Observances
Resources for January Observances

Here is a list of resources for January observances to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 5, 2024
Allegheny County Executive Seeks Resident Input on Priorities and Government Expectations
Allegheny County Executive Seeks Resident Input on Priorities and Government Expectations

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s Administration is seeking input from residents about their priorities and what they want from county government.

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 3, 2024
Survey: Exploring Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education
Survey: Exploring Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education

Trying Together, the ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, is partnering with Children First and PHMC on a research project aiming to gain insights into the mechanisms behind suspension and expulsion practices in early childhood education settings.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 3, 2024
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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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