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CDC Issues Update on Spread of Parvovirus B19 in United States
CDC Issues Update on Spread of Parvovirus B19 in United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an update on Parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 26, 2024CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parvovirus B19
Pennsylvania’s Professional Development Registry Debuts Training Organization Directory
Pennsylvania’s Professional Development Registry Debuts Training Organization Directory

The state’s Professional Development (PD) Registry has launched a Training Organization Directory for finding organizations approved by the Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS).

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeAugust 21, 2024PQAS, Professional Development Registry, professional development, Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System
Buzzword to Explore ENTERTAINMENT at Family-Friendly Event in September
Buzzword to Explore ENTERTAINMENT at Family-Friendly Event in September

This month’s Buzzword is ENTERTAINMENT, which means being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 20, 2024Buzzword, BUZZ Box, early literacy
Pennsylvania to Discontinue PA Position Statements for Environment Rating Scales
Pennsylvania to Discontinue PA Position Statements for Environment Rating Scales

As of Aug. 1, the state has discontinued the use of PA Position Statements for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and School-Age Environment Rating Scale (SACERS).

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeAugust 20, 2024ERS, SACERS, Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Key, Environmental Rating Scale, School-Age Environment Rating Scale, PA DHS Certification
Allegheny County Opens Four Low-Vision Tennis Courts
Allegheny County Opens Four Low-Vision Tennis Courts

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato recently announced the opening of the county’s first Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) tennis courts at four local parks.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 19, 2024low-vision tennis, tennis, Blind and Visually Impaired, Pittsburgh, Sara Innamorato
OCDEL, Penn State Project ECHO to Host Series for Spanish-Speaking Families
OCDEL, Penn State Project ECHO to Host Series for Spanish-Speaking Families

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Project ECHO will release a new series this fall that features the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and focuses on the needs of Spanish-speaking families.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 19, 2024Penn State Project ECHO, CDC, OCDEL, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Report, Webinar to Inform Early Educators on Affordable Care Act Benefits
Report, Webinar to Inform Early Educators on Affordable Care Act Benefits

A report by nonprofit Opportunities Exchange and an upcoming webinar aim to inform early educators of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 14, 2024Affordable Care Act, health insurance, early childhood educators, early learning compensation
Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams
Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 14, 2024EBT cards, EBT scam, SNAP, SNAP scam, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Carnegie Science Center to Host Free Programs for North Side Families This Fall
Carnegie Science Center to Host Free Programs for North Side Families This Fall

The Carnegie Science Center is hosting one free program per month for North Side families this fall.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 13, 2024STEM, early learning, Carnegie Science Center, free programs for children
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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.

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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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