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Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences
Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences

Presenters and proposals are being sought for several upcoming conferences relating to early childhood education in Pennsylvania.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 18, 2025OCDEL, early childhood education, Division for Early Childhood, Pre-K Counts, Head Start
PA Child Welfare Resource Center to Host Parent Listening Sessions
PA Child Welfare Resource Center to Host Parent Listening Sessions

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center (CWRC) will host listening sessions in the spring and summer for parents who have a closed case with a county children and youth agency.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeFebruary 17, 2025Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center, listening sessions, children and youth agencies
Just Harvest: SNAP Users Should Be Proactive in Protecting Benefits from Scams
Just Harvest: SNAP Users Should Be Proactive in Protecting Benefits from Scams

Just Harvest - an Allegheny County organization that addresses economic injustice through a focus on public policy and food access - is encouraging residents who use SNAP to be proactive in protecting their benefits. 

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 17, 2025EBT card, SNAP benefits, SNAP scam, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Just Harvest
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Returns for Limited Time
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Returns for Limited Time

To mark the 50th anniversary of the CDA, the Council for Professional Recognition is offering a limited-time CDA Renewal Amnesty Program. 

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeFebruary 12, 2025CDA, Council for Professional Recognition, CDA Renewal Amnesty Program
PA Promise for Children Shares Black History Month Resources for Parents
PA Promise for Children Shares Black History Month Resources for Parents

PA Promise for Children has shared a series of resources on a variety of topics that parents can share with their children to celebrate Black History Month.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeFebruary 11, 2025Black History Month, PBS Kids, Black mental health issues, PA Promise for Children, Amanda Gorman, National Museum of African American History & Culture, National Geographic Kids
PA Promise for Children Releases February Books for Preschoolers List
PA Promise for Children Releases February Books for Preschoolers List

PA Promise for Children has released its list of February Books for Preschoolers that features selections in four different categories.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 11, 2025February books for preschoolers, Kindergarten Here I Come, PA Promise for Children, Lola Likes Stories, When Sophie Gets Angry, Grumpy Monkey, Each Orange Had 8 Slices, One Leaf Two Leaves Count with Me, Nana in the City
Registration Open for OCDEL’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference
Registration Open for OCDEL’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference

Registration is open for the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 10, 2025OCDEL, Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Early Childhood Education Conference
Request MOYC Materials for Your Early Learning Program
Request MOYC Materials for Your Early Learning Program

Trying Together is offering child care programs the opportunity to receive Month of the Young Child (MOYC) materials.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 10, 2025Month of the Young Child, Week of the Young Child, Trying Together, NAEYC
Beverly’s Offering Free Baby Showers in Pittsburgh Region Locations
Beverly’s Offering Free Baby Showers in Pittsburgh Region Locations

Beverly’s will host a series of free baby showers for expecting parents and families with a newborn at various Pittsburgh region locations this spring.

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Families, NewsNathan DukeFebruary 10, 2025free baby showers, Beverly's
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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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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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