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Reading Ready Pittsburgh Seeks Input About Early Literacy in Survey
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Seeks Input About Early Literacy in Survey

Reading Ready Pittsburgh is seeking input from area families about early literacy through a short survey.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 10, 2024Reading Ready Pittsburgh, early literacy
DHS Renews Early Learning Resource Center’s Contract for Operation
DHS Renews Early Learning Resource Center’s Contract for Operation

The state’s Department of Human Services has renewed its five-year contract with Allegheny County to operate the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC).

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Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeJune 10, 2024ELRC Region 5, Department of Human Services, Early child care, child care subsidy, Allegheny County
National Black Child Development Week to Kick Off on June 9
National Black Child Development Week to Kick Off on June 9

The National Black Child Development Institute’s (NBCDI) National Black Child Development Week will take place from Sunday, June 9 to Friday, June 14.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 7, 2024National Black Child Development Week, National Black Child Development Institute, Black child development
Pittsburgh’s Adaptive Bike Rental Program Creates Cycling Access
Pittsburgh’s Adaptive Bike Rental Program Creates Cycling Access

Pittsburgh’s Adaptive POGOH bike rental program - which provides cycling access for people of all abilities - is open for the summer two days per week.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeJune 5, 2024Pittsburgh bike rentals, free bicycle rentals, Adaptive POGOH
Provider Agreements for Certified Child Care Providers Updated
Provider Agreements for Certified Child Care Providers Updated

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeJune 4, 2024OCDEL, certified child care provider agreements, ELRC, Child Care Works, subsidized child care providers
The Buzzword is EXPERIMENT
The Buzzword is EXPERIMENT

This month’s Buzzword is EXPERIMENT, which means the test of an idea or method.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJune 4, 2024Experiment, Buzzword, Early literacy
Kindergarten Transition White Paper Highlights Regional Efforts
Kindergarten Transition White Paper Highlights Regional Efforts

Trying Together has released a white paper titled “Kindergarten Transition” that includes research on transition activities, possible policy opportunities, and recommendations to support effective kindergarten transition. 

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 31, 2024Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Hi5!, Trying together, kindergarten transition, united way of southwestern pa
Pittsburgh Spray Parks Open for Season
Pittsburgh Spray Parks Open for Season

Pittsburgh’s spray parks and playgrounds with spray features are now open for the summer.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeMay 30, 2024Pittsburgh spray parks, Pittsburgh playgrounds, spray parks
May 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products
May 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products

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

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 29, 2024May recalls, recalls, children's product recalls
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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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