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CSCCE Report Details Conditions for U.S. Early Childhood Workforce
CSCCE Report Details Conditions for U.S. Early Childhood Workforce

The Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) has released its Early Childhood Workforce Index 2024 study that examines working conditions for early educators across the 50 states.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeOctober 23, 2024PA teacher shortage, PA early childhood workforce, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
Upcoming Webinars Tackle Child Welfare, Early Care, and Health
Upcoming Webinars Tackle Child Welfare, Early Care, and Health

Pritzker Children’s Initiative has announced a number of upcoming webinars that focus on everything from child welfare and early care to children’s health.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 22, 2024Pritzker Children's Initiatives, child welfare, early care, BUILD Initiative
Grant Funding Available to Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Local Government
Grant Funding Available to Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Local Government

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is offering new grant funding for local government and various organizations.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 21, 2024Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, PCCD, BOOST grant, VIP grant, CCVI grant
ELPA Releases Report on State of Early Care and Education in PA
ELPA Releases Report on State of Early Care and Education in PA

The Early Learning PA (ELPA) coalition has released a new report on the state of early care and education in Pennsylvania. 

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeOctober 21, 2024ELPA, Early Learning PA, Pre-K for PA, Pre-K Counts, Start Strong PA, PA child care shortage, child care educator salaries, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
OCDEL Offers Scholarship Through Pitt’s Infant Mental Health Certificate
OCDEL Offers Scholarship Through Pitt’s Infant Mental Health Certificate

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering a scholarship for professionals serving children and families in prenatal, infant, toddler, and preschool programs.

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 17, 2024OCDEL, University of Pittsburgh, PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start, Early Head Start, child care providers PA, The Pennsylvania Key
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
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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

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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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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.

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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