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Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Learning Disorders
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Learning Disorders

The Child Mind Institute has shared a series of resources and articles on learning disorders among children that focus on everything from sensory processing issues to how to support children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeApril 7, 2025Child Mind Institute, dyslexia, ADHD, sensory processing issues
Licensed Early Child Care Providers In Allegheny County Eligible for Free Temperature Measurement Device
Licensed Early Child Care Providers In Allegheny County Eligible for Free Temperature Measurement Device

Early Learning Resource Center 5 is partnering with Global Links to offer a free ThermoVu™  device to child care programs. 

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeApril 2, 2025OCDEL, Global Links, ThermoVu, temperature measuring instruments
OCDEL to Release Updated Edition of PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood
OCDEL to Release Updated Edition of PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will release an updated version of the Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood. 

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Providers, NewsNathan DukeApril 2, 2025OCDEL, Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood, PA Pre-K Counts, Early Learning Standards Continuum, The Pennsylvania Key
Pittsburgh Black Maternal Health Event to Feature Policy Discussions, Demonstrations
Pittsburgh Black Maternal Health Event to Feature Policy Discussions, Demonstrations

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is hosting an event centering around Black maternal health that will feature discussions on policy, tech demonstrations, and storytelling.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeApril 1, 2025Black maternal health, PA House of Representatives
Trying Together Unveils Early Intervention Toolkit
Trying Together Unveils Early Intervention Toolkit

Trying Together’s Early Intervention Toolkit for early care and education programs, in Allegheny County is now available on its website.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeApril 1, 2025EI Toolkit, Trying Together, early childhood education, Kaufmann Center
Registration Open for Pittsburgh Youth Cricket Academy Tournaments
Registration Open for Pittsburgh Youth Cricket Academy Tournaments

Registration is open for the Pittsburgh Youth Cricket Academy’s spring and summer tournaments.

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News, FamiliesNathan DukeMarch 31, 2025cricket, Pittsburgh Youth Cricket Academy
March Recalls on Children’s Products
March Recalls on Children’s Products

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.

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Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMarch 31, 2025children's product recalls, March recalls
Red Cross Will Install Free Smoke Alarm for Qualifying PA Residents
Red Cross Will Install Free Smoke Alarm for Qualifying PA Residents

The American Red Cross offers free smoke alarm installation for those who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one.

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FamiliesNathan DukeMarch 28, 2025smoke alarms, American Red Cross
Connect Cards Aim to Make Allegheny Go Enrollment Easier
Connect Cards Aim to Make Allegheny Go Enrollment Easier

Enrolling in Allegheny Go, the mass transit discount program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users, will soon become easier.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMarch 27, 2025SNAP, Connect Cards, Allegheny Go, Ready2Ride, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Just Harvest, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Equitable and Just Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council
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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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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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