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September 2023 Child Care Staffing Survey Results
September 2023 Child Care Staffing Survey Results

The survey, conducted between August 29, 2023 and September 21, 2023, details the child care staffing crisis in 762 of Pennsylvania’s child care programs and its effects on working families' ability to access care.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoFebruary 5, 2024
Resources for February Observances
Resources for February Observances

Here is a list of resources for February observances.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 31, 2024
Affordable Connectivity Program Expected to End in Spring 2024
Affordable Connectivity Program Expected to End in Spring 2024

Households enrolled in the program are projected to continue to receive the benefit on their internet service through April 2024. 

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Maria PisanoJanuary 30, 2024
Applications Open for 2024 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards
Applications Open for 2024 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards

The awards bring awareness to and highlight the equity work being done within Pennsylvania’s early childhood education and afterschool settings.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 30, 2024
January 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products
January 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products

Here is a list of January 2024 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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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 30, 2024
PA Navigate Tool Aims to Connect Pennsylvanians with Community Resources
PA Navigate Tool Aims to Connect Pennsylvanians with Community Resources

PA Navigate is a new online tool that connects Pennsylvanians with referrals to community resources that help them meet their most basic needs like food, shelter, transportation, and more.

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News, Families, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 29, 2024
2024 PA One Book: Slug in Love
2024 PA One Book: Slug in Love

“Slug in Love” is the rhyming story of one slug’s search for love - and young readers will learn that there’s a friend for everyone.

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NewsMaria PisanoJanuary 22, 2024
New Report: The Value and Cost of High-Quality Early Care and Education
New Report: The Value and Cost of High-Quality Early Care and Education

"The Value and Cost of High-Quality Early Care and Education" provides insight into the importance of high-quality early care and education.

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Maria PisanoJanuary 22, 2024
Complete the Latest NAEYC Survey
Complete the Latest NAEYC Survey

NAEYC is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field about the up-to-the-moment realities of what is happening across the sector.

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoJanuary 17, 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.

Browse the resource map →

 
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