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Tips for Protecting Children from Tick Bites During Warmer Seasons
Tips for Protecting Children from Tick Bites During Warmer Seasons

The spring and summer months bring warmer weather, but also ticks, which are more active at this time of year.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 13, 2025ticks, tick bites, lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, PA Promise for Children
Rapid Response Team Provides Educator Coaching, Resources for Children in Danger of Expulsion
Rapid Response Team Provides Educator Coaching, Resources for Children in Danger of Expulsion

Trying Together and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 5’s Rapid Response Team provides hands-on coaching for educators and resources for families and caregivers to prevent the expulsion or suspension of children in early childhood education.

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News, Providers, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 13, 2025Rapid Response Team, ELRC Region 5, Trying Together, expulsion, suspension
Clairton Public Library Hosts Weekly Children’s Story Hour
Clairton Public Library Hosts Weekly Children’s Story Hour

Parents of children in kindergarten and grade schoolers will have the opportunity to promote their children’s love of books during a weekly event at the Clairton Public Library.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 12, 2025Clairton Public Library, Reading Room Children's Story Hour, Millvue Acres
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak

The Pennsylvania Key has released new resources on measles as part of its health-related trends in early childhood for May.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 12, 2025measles outbreak, measles vaccination, The Pennsylvania Key, Pennsylvania Department of Health
ELRC Provider Support Line Available to Help Child Care Providers
ELRC Provider Support Line Available to Help Child Care Providers

A new Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) provider support line is now available to help child care providers with ELRC agreements.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 8, 2025early learning resource center, ELRC provider support line, OCDEL
Pittsburgh Farmers Markets to Open for the Season in May and June
Pittsburgh Farmers Markets to Open for the Season in May and June

The CitiParks Farmers Markets will return to various locations in Pittsburgh starting next week. The four markets will open either in May or June and run through November or December.

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News, FamiliesNathan DukeMay 7, 2025SNAP, Just Harvest, CitiParks, Pittsburgh farmers markets, Food Justice Fund, food stamps
Child Mind Institute to Host Black Families and Youth Mental Health Discussion
Child Mind Institute to Host Black Families and Youth Mental Health Discussion

The Child Mind Institute will host a virtual panel discussion in May to discuss the findings of a study on mental health support for Black families and youth.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 7, 2025Black youth mental health, The Child Mind Institute, Morgan Stanley Alliance, The Steve Fund
SUN Bucks Program Feeds Children Out of School During Summer Months
SUN Bucks Program Feeds Children Out of School During Summer Months

Parents can sign up for a federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that keeps children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.

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News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 6, 2025TANF, SNAP, SUN Bucks, EBT cards, Summer EBT, Department of Human Services, Department of Education, National School Lunch Program
Frick Environmental Center to Hold Grand Opening for Sensory Nature Trail
Frick Environmental Center to Hold Grand Opening for Sensory Nature Trail

The Frick Environmental Center will hold a grand opening for its Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail on Thursday, May 15.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMay 6, 2025Frick Environmental Center, Sensory Nature Trail
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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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