Report Finds That PA Early Learning Shortage Poses Risk to Economy

A report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children notes that the state faces an historic early learning workforce shortage.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeOctober 7, 2024Pre-K for PA, Child Care Works, Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program, Start Strong PA, PA early child care workforce shortage, PA early learning shortage, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, Early Learning Pennsylvania

New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals

Certified child care providers must use a new Civil Rights Compliance form when submitting a new licensing application, according to Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).

Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 3, 2024OCDEL, Civil Rights Compliance, civil rights, child care provider applications, child care provider renewals

PA Department of Health Sends Immunization Survey to Providers With October Deadline

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is sending a survey regarding child care immunization records to all licensed providers.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 2, 2024Pennsylvania Department of Health, immunization, child vaccination, child care vaccinations, County Municipal Health Department

Mandated Reporter Training Offered for Free Through iLookOut

Penn State College of Medicine is inviting teachers and other child care staff to complete their mandated reporter training for free through iLookOut.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 2, 2024mandated reporter training, iLookOut, Penn State College of Medicine

Carnegie Library Announces Science Programs for Children

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is launching Super Science programs for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

News, FamiliesNathan DukeOctober 2, 2024Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, STEM, science programs for children

Campaign Aims to Reduce Disparities in SUD-Related Deaths in Allegheny County

An Allegheny County campaign has been launched to reduce the disparities in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) deaths as well as increase access to treatment and recovery services.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeOctober 1, 2024SUD, Substance Abuse Disorder, Allegheny County, opioids, opioids in Allegheny County

William Penn Foundation Request for Proposals Are Now Live

The William Penn Foundation has announced that requests for proposal (RFPs) are now live on its website.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 1, 2024William Penn Foundation, request for proposal, Mental and Behavioral Health Services, Out-of-School Learning

Tips from the CDC on Preventing Respiratory Virus Spread in Schools

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a list earlier this year of everyday actions that schools can undertake to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.