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Harvard University Report Examines Relationship Between Place, Race, and Early Childhood Development
Harvard University Report Examines Relationship Between Place, Race, and Early Childhood Development

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child has released a new resource that examines the relationship between place, race, and early childhood development.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 5, 2025Harvard University, Center on the Developing Child, race and early childhood, impact of environment on children
APOST Announces Professional Development Courses for Fall
APOST Announces Professional Development Courses for Fall

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) has released its list of professional development course offerings for the fall.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeAugust 4, 2025APOST, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time, professional development
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Nonverbal or Minimally Verbal Children
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Nonverbal or Minimally Verbal Children

The Child Mind Institute has released a series of resources on the complexities of diagnosis regarding nonverbal and minimally verbal children.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeAugust 4, 2025minimally verbal children, nonverbal children, The Child Mind Institute
Reading Ready for Pittsburgh Offering Free Books for Teachers in August
Reading Ready for Pittsburgh Offering Free Books for Teachers in August

Reading Ready for Pittsburgh is offering Fill a Bag Month for teachers to freshen up their classroom libraries with a bag or box of free books.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeAugust 4, 2025B is for Books, Reading Ready for Pittsburgh, Fill a Bag Month, free books
OCDEL Announces It Will Offer Keystone STARS Award for 2025-26
OCDEL Announces It Will Offer Keystone STARS Award for 2025-26

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced that it will offer the Keystone STARS Quality Improvement (CQI) Award again during the 2025-26 school year.

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News, ProvidersNathan DukeJuly 31, 2025Keystone STARS, OCDEL, Department of Human Services, ELRC, Keystone STARS Quality Improvement (CQI) Award
PA Residents Can Download Free ConnectEBT Mobile App
PA Residents Can Download Free ConnectEBT Mobile App

Pennsylvania residents who use electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards can download a free, secure ConnectEBT mobile app.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 30, 2025EBT cards, ConnectEBT, Department of Human Services
Provider Tip of the Week: End-of-Summer Health & Safety Checklist/ Site Safety Checklist
Provider Tip of the Week: End-of-Summer Health & Safety Checklist/ Site Safety Checklist

As summer comes to a close and a new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause, refresh, and ensure your program is fully prepared for a safe and successful start.

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Elizabeth LennoxJuly 30, 2025
Pittsburgh Organizations to Host Back-to-School Supply Events in August
Pittsburgh Organizations to Host Back-to-School Supply Events in August

Parents and teachers seeking back-to-school supplies have numerous options in August in the Pittsburgh region.

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Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 30, 2025back to school supplies, backpack giveaway, back to school events, school supply giveaway
CitiParks Will Open Cooling Centers in August for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees
CitiParks Will Open Cooling Centers in August for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees

CitiParks will open its cooling centers for Pittsburgh residents to cool off if the temperatures rise above 90 degrees in August.

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Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJuly 30, 2025air conditioning, heat wave, CitiParks, cooling centers, Greenfield, Homewood, South Side, Sheraden, Brighton Heights, Beechview
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

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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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