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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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. -
Active Supervision for ECE Programs | Washington
November 10, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -
Trying Together’s 2026 Early Childhood Education Advocacy Fair
November 10, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
News
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Allegheny County Makes History with Paid Parental Leave Policy
October 23, 2026 -
Educators Reflect on Needs of Children in Their Care Through Collaborative Art Project
October 20, 2026 -
Panelists Explore “The Freedom to Fail” at Meaningful Play Conference
October 16, 2026 -
Turning Ordinary Moments into Meaningful Connections: UnConference Wrap-Up
October 13, 2026

