Stories of Impact
Helping to give ALL young children a strong start in life is an incredibly worthy cause—but it takes work. By supporting Trying Together, I’m making a small difference in the lives of young children, their families, and the individuals who care for them.
Julie Paden
Board Member, Trying Together

Featured Resources
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Get Employer Support
Whether you are looking to understand child care-related tax credits, support employees in finding care, or align business investments with community needs, Trying Together is here to help. -
Grow Caregiving Skills
The Developmentally Appropriate Parenting (DAP) Resource Series highlights several early childhood topics to support parents and caregivers who are caring for young children. -
Advance Your Career
The Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways supports early educators and connects them to professional learning and career advancement opportunities.
We need to remember that children are trying, too—trying to understand their feelings and their world, trying to please the people they love, trying to grow. When grownups and children are trying together, just about anything can be possible.
Fred Rogers
Events
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Growing Together: Intro to Neurodivergence
October 21, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -
Rise Together
October 23, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -
Everyday Interactions Matter | Slippery Rock (Butler)
November 4, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. -
American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training
November 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
News
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Turning Ordinary Moments into Meaningful Connections: UnConference Wrap-Up
October 13, 2026 -
Map Your Early Care and Education Career with New Interactive Tool
October 7, 2026 -
Application Process Open for Trying Together’s 2027 Home-Based Child Care Course
October 1, 2026 -
ELRC Region 5 Kicks Off Winter Coat Program on October 5
September 30, 2026

