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Playbook Provides Resources for Emotional Wellness Month
Playbook Provides Resources for Emotional Wellness Month

The Genius of Play has released a new playbook that includes a variety of resources to celebrate Emotional Wellness Month in October.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 16, 2024Emotional Wellness Month, play, The Genius of Play, yoga
NEA Releases October Calendar for Young Readers
NEA Releases October Calendar for Young Readers

The National Education Association (NEA) has released its October calendar as part of Read Across America 2024-25. The calendar features books for varying ages of young readers.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 15, 2024books for children, books for youths, National Education Association, Read Across America, A Drop of Venom, A Little Bit Super, Benita and the Night Creatures
PACCA Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications for Spring Semester
PACCA Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications for Spring Semester

The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is accepting T.E.A.C.H. scholarship applications for the spring 2025 semester.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 15, 2024PACCA, t.e.a.c.h. scholarship, Pennsylvania Child Care Association
Public School Students to Receive Library Card as Part of CardFest
Public School Students to Receive Library Card as Part of CardFest

The Carnegie Library is hosting a celebration of library cards that is designed specifically for Pittsburgh public school students.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 14, 2024library cards, CardFest, Carnegie Library
Challenge Invites Children to Submit Toy and Game Inventions
Challenge Invites Children to Submit Toy and Game Inventions

The People of Play Young Inventor Challenge is inviting children to register and submit toy and game inventions for consideration.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeOctober 14, 2024People of Play Young Inventor Challenge, toy and game inventions
Webinars to Explore Practices for Supporting Social Emotional Development in Children
Webinars to Explore Practices for Supporting Social Emotional Development in Children

The Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal (EITA PA) will host upcoming webinars on classroom practices to support social emotional development.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 9, 2024social emotional development, EITA PA
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings This Fall
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings This Fall

ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families in October and November.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 9, 2024ELRC 5, Ages & Stages
CDC Recommends Children and Adults Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
CDC Recommends Children and Adults Get Vaccinated for Flu Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that everyone over the age of 6 years get an updated flu vaccine.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 8, 2024COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine, vaccinations for children, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Winter Coats Available for Pennsylvania Children
Winter Coats Available for Pennsylvania Children

Beginning Oct. 7, families may visit Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 5 to receive winter coats for children.

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Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 8, 2024winter coats, Early Learning Resource Center, ELRC 5
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304 Wood Street, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

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Toll-Free Phone 1.888.340.3572
Phone 412.350.3577
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Wood Street

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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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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