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Remake Learning Days Return to Southwest Pennsylvania

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April 20, 2023

Remake Learning Days Return to Southwest Pennsylvania

Remake Learning Days return to the southwestern PA region from May 4 – 23, 2023 with events for youth, families, grandparents, caregivers, and educators to explore creative and fun ways of learning!

About Remake Learning Days

Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) is an innovative learning festival for families and youth. Taking root in regions across the world, thousands of hands-on and engaging events are designed for children of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers, and more.

Children, families, caregivers, and educators can attend in-person and virtual events hosted by schools, museums, libraries, after-school organizations, child care centers, tech companies and more.

Explore creative and engaging events and celebrate joyful learning, whether you build a robot, code an art spinner, direct a film, be a scientist, explore the outdoors, make your own music, or print your invention with a 3-D printer.

Professional development sessions are also available for school, out-of-school, child care, and non-traditional educators.

The majority of events are free and open to kids of all ages.

Southwestern PA Event Highlights

Youth Producers Meet-Up

Calling all songwriters, beatmakers, and mix engineers ages 14-22!

Come to the Youth Producers Meet-Up to share your tracks, hear how they sound in a professional studio, get feedback from peers and professionals, eat snacks, and meet other creative young music makers in Pittsburgh.

This event is FREE to attend.

When: Thursday, 5/04 | 4 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: YMCA Lighthouse Project, 7140 Bennett Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15208

For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact K. Bey at kbey@ymcapgh.org.

Flex Space Summit

Flex Space Summit is a day full of exploration, innovation, and inspiration, bringing together teachers, architects, furniture designers, researchers, and more!

During this one-day conference, attendees will learn about reimagining learning spaces. This conference will be held at Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120).

This event is FREE to attend and is intended for adults. Registration is highly encouraged.

When: Friday, 5/05 | 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120

Register

For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page or contact Tyler Samstag at tyler.samstag@aiu3.net.

Saturday Night Light Brigade Live Audience Broadcast

Are you interested in learning more about the world of radio?

Join SLB Radio for a special live-audience broadcast of The Saturday Light Brigade!

Attendees will tour the SLB Youth Media Center, then join the live studio audience as SLB Radio welcomes live musical acts, hears from youth guests, plays word games, and much more!

This event is FREE to attend and open to all ages.

When: Saturday, 5/06 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: SLB Youth Media Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA. 15212

For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page or contact Tai Chirovsky at tai@slbradio.org.

Pop-Up! Chess

Queens Gambit will present Pop-up! Chess events across Pittsburgh every Saturday of Remake Learning Days! 

Those who attend can learn the game of chess, practice against instructors, or play with friends and family!

This event is FREE to participate in, and chess sets are provided!

When:  Saturdays, 5/06; 5/13; and 5/20 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Allegheny Commons Park North Park, 810 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15212

For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page or contact Ashley Priore at priore.ashley@gmail.com.

Cookie Connections at The History Center

Visit the Heinz History Center on Sunday, May 7, for “Cookie Connections” to learn how cookies have connected people for centuries. Explore the region through past and present cookie recipes and stories, activities, and artifacts related to making and baking Pittsburgh history.

This event is for all ages. Event cost is included in museum admission.

When: Sunday, 5/07 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15222

For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact Roy Fischer at rmfischer@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Ultimate Play Day

Join us — Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, Trying Together, Citiparks, and ZeroFossil — for Ultimate Play Day! 

Ultimate Play Day is a celebration of playfulness for people of all ages.

This annual event is an opportunity for people throughout the Pittsburgh region to play together and raise awareness of the benefits of play for all people—from birth to 199 years. Partner and community organizations offer play activities for all ages at a different venue each year.

Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative would like to send a special thank you to Remake Learning for providing a mini grant to The Collaborative for Ultimate Play Day.

This event is FREE to attend.

When: Sunday, 5/07 | 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Lower McKinley Park, Bausman Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15210 (Beltzhoover)

Share our flyer with your networks.

For more information, contact Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative at playfulpgh@tryingtogether.org.

Additional Information

A calendar with all Southwestern PA events is available on the Remake Learning Days website. Families, youth, and professionals can search events by date, time, location, learning theme, age group, and more. 

RLDAA is presented by Remake Learning and many nationwide partners and host organizations. For more information, visit the RLDAA website.

Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play

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Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play

Outdoor play is part of developmentally appropriate practice, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children spend 60 minutes daily working their large muscles.

To support children in their outdoor play, early childhood educators can reframe their views of risk taking by acknowledging the developmental benefits of taking risks and working to remove barriers and boundaries that limit open, free play.

The National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) has provided the following five strategies to help early childhood educators foster risk taking in play:

Examine Existing Beliefs

Educators’ personal experiences and perceptions inform their actions and reactions to a child engaged in risky play. Educators can reflect on their own beliefs by asking certain questions to gauge how they champion or avoid risking taking. Taking time to self reflect in this way can help educators to determine how to foster risk and gauge the limitations they may place on risk taking and play.

Those introspective questions can include:

  • Am I a risk taker?
  • What worries me about taking risks?
  • What excites me about taking risks?
  • What childhood memories do I have of taking a risk?

Get to Know the Child and Environment

Teachers and children are familiar with their programs’ outdoor play spaces. Thanks to this familiarity, educators can evaluate the terrain and the safety of each structure and piece of equipment, including asking essential questions like:

  • How might each child navigate the space?
  • What hurdles may they face?
  • What kind of support may I need to offer?
  • When should I offer it?

Become an Observer

Outdoor spaces are designed to foster running, jumping, swinging, climbing, and moving over uneven terrain. As children move, early childhood educators should pay attention to their fine and large motor abilities, taking note when a child hesitates or pauses while engaged in a task or with others. Through observation, teachers will develop an understanding of a child’s ability to appraise and respond to risk.

Model and Encourage

Children grow in their ability to appraise risk by observing others’ play and movement. Educators can support risk taking by engaging in it themselves and expressing their thoughts verbally. This models the internal dialogue that occurs when assessing risks and challenges.

Such modeling can help children learn self-regulation as they examine their thoughts and feelings and determine their next steps.

When to Intervene

While acknowledging that risk taking is developmentally appropriate and a healthy part of early childhood, educators often find themselves in a paradox: they want to foster risky play and urge children to step out of their comfort zones, but they also must ensure safety.

Educators should insert themselves in a risky play scenario if:

  • the level of risk could lead to serious injury;
  • a child demonstrates emotional distress or fear; or
  • the structure or environment is hazardous (ice on play surfaces, broken glass, construction).

Learn More

To learn more about developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood development and education, be sure to visit the Trying Together Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series.

May 16 Primary Election Information and Key Dates

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May 16 Primary Election Information and Key Dates

On Tuesday, May 16, voters across the United States will vote in the primary elections. What does your primary election voting plan look like?

Be sure to dedicate time today to check your voter registration status, review what options you have to cast your vote, and create your personal voting timeline ahead of the 2023 Primary Elections.

Key Primary Election Dates

Mark your calendar for these key dates:

  • May 1, 2023 – Last day to register to vote before the May 16 election.
  • May 9, 2023 – Last day to apply for Absentee or Mail in Ballot. Applications must be received by 5 p.m.
    • The Mail-In Ballot Application is also available in Spanish.
  • May 16, 2023 – Last day to return Mail In or Absentee Ballots. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

Register to Vote

The deadline to register to vote is May 1, 2023. If you are not registered, register now by completing the Voter Registration Application.

If you are uncertain of your registration status, check it using the Pennsylvania Department of State Voter Registration Status Tool.

Voter Registration Applications are also available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Online voter registration is open until 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2023.

Find Your Polling Place

Not sure where to vote? Use the Pennsylvania Department of State Polling Place Search Tool to locate your polling place for election day.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any person in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Poll Workers

The Elections Division is currently seeking and assigning poll workers. Demonstrate your civic participation by serving on Election Day as a Judge, Inspector or Clerk of Election. Poll workers, also referred to as election officers, earn from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers also receive paid training.

Learn more about the Poll Worker Application process if you are interested participating in the May 16 primary election as a poll worker.

First Time Voter Information

First-time voters, including individuals that are voting for the first-time at the polling place, will be asked to show an approved form of identification.

Approved forms of photo ID (Remember, the ID must be valid and not expired.)

  • PA driver’s license or ID card issued by PennDOT
  • ID issued by any other Commonwealth agency
  • ID issued by the U.S. Government
  • U.S. Passport
  • U.S. Armed Forces ID
  • Student ID
  • Employee ID

Approved forms of non-photo ID (The ID must include the name and address of the elector)

  • Voter’s identification card issued by the voter registration commission
  • Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
  • Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
  • Firearm permit
  • Current utility bill
  • Current bank statement
  • Current paycheck
  • Government check

Visit the Pennsylvania Voter Services website for all of your voting information questions.

Learn More

If have questions about your registration status, polling place, or the May 16 election, visit the Allegheny County Elections website or contact the county election office at 412.350.4500.

Address

Allegheny County Elections Division
542 Forbes Ave., Suite 312
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953

Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh

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April 19, 2023

Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh

Are you looking for open child care positions? Early learning programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring! See featured jobs for this week.

Child Care Positions in Pittsburgh

Early Intervention Therapists

TEIS Early Intervention is looking for full- and part- time Early Intervention Therapists with a passion for educating families and helping children thrive in the Greater Pittsburgh region.

More information is available online.

Interested individuals should apply on LinkedIn or email their resume to aformato@teisinc.com.

Lead Teacher

Allie Alligator is looking for a dedicated, hard working passionate early childhood educator to serve as a Lead Teacher.

Interested individuals should email warrendale@alliealligator.com to apply.

Child Care Director

Fifth Avenue Family Childcare Center (FAFCC) is looking to hire a qualified child care director to manage the day-to-day operations at FAFCC. The director will establish and sustain a positive learning environment for children at this small, cooperative child care center located on the campus of The Ellis School in Shadyside.

Interested individuals should email their cover letter and resume to fafcc.president@gmail.com by May 15.

Group Supervisor, Infant Room

The Group Supervisor ensures the coordination of quality programs for all age groups. This individual will plan and execute the creative curriculum, use OUNCE and ASQ assessments, observe and evaluate child progress, and communicate with parents daily, scheduling conferences when needed.

More information is available online.

Interested individuals should apply at www.ywcapgh.org.

Submit a Job

Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs on our website, social media, and in our newsletter.

All jobs submitted after Tuesday each week will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. Unrelated jobs will not be included.

For questions, contact Heidi Winkler at heidi@tryingtogether.org.

Other Jobs in Early Childhood

ECE HIRE

Visit the ECE Hire website to view early childhood education job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more.

Submit a Job to PACCA

Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) offers a Job Board for its members to post jobs for free and sends out submitted jobs via their Facebook page and e-newsletter. PACCA members can submit jobs online after signing into their membership account. For questions, contact Maureen Murphy at maureen.murphy@pacca.org.

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OCDEL Announces 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Recipients

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OCDEL Announces 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Recipients

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Champion Award. Among them are several local child care providers.

About the Equity in ECE Champion Award

The Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award recognizes the equity work of Pennsylvania early childhood education (ECE) programs and professionals, and highlights the vital impact of that work on staff, children, and families within early childhood education settings.

The work recipients do aligns with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Equity and Inclusion Toolkit, and with the position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement.

Local Award Recipients

Local awardees include:

Gold Level

  • Early Head Start, Pittsburgh Public, Pittsburgh
  • The Growing Garden Child Care Center, LLC, Tarentum

Silver Level

  • The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh – Child’s Way, Pittsburgh

Bronze Level

  • Amanda Serra, Crayon Clubhouse II, Connellsville
  • Kiddieland Child Care & Learning Center, Tarentum
  • Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning Center, Pittsburgh

Learn More

OCDEL received 97 applications for the 2023 Equity in (ECE) Champion Award.

An appreciation event was held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Rotunda at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18.

To learn more, visit the Pennsylvania Keys website.

Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheets for Educators and Childcare Providers

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April 13, 2023

Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheets for Educators and Childcare Providers

Anxiety disorders cause people to feel frightened, distressed, or uneasy during situations in which most people would not feel that way. Left untreated, anxiety disorders can make it hard for students to get schoolwork done or study. It may affect their relationships with peers and teachers, too. In some cases, students with anxiety disorders miss a lot of school days. Or they may avoid school altogether.

Nemours KidsHealth has compiled common anxiety disorder facts sheets that affect children.

Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheets

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). With GAD, children have many worries and worry much of the time. They may also have physical symptoms, like headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, or tiredness.
  • Phobias. A phobia is an intense, unrealistic fear of a specific thing. Some kids have a phobia of dogs. Others have a phobia of spiders or snakes. A child with a phobia will go to great lengths to avoid the thing they fear.
  • Social anxiety. Kids and teens with social phobia have an intense fear of being judged. It affects them in social or other situations. They will avoid situations where they may have to meet new people or perform.
  • Selective mutism. Some students are too fearful to talk at all in certain situations. Kids and teens with selective mutism are able to talk, and talk well. But they are too fearful to talk in some situations outside their home or with people other than friends.
  • Panic disorder. Some students have panic attacks, a sudden and intense episode of fear. They can include physical symptoms like a pounding heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Panic attacks can happen unexpectedly.
  • Separation anxiety. It’s normal for babies and very young children to have some separation anxiety when they are apart from a parent or caregiver. But when separation anxiety lasts beyond the early school age years, students may have trouble coming to school.

Educators and child care providers can also access the Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheet information in Spanish.

Applications Open for PA Farm-to-School Grant Program

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April 12, 2023

Applications Open for PA Farm-to-School Grant Program

The application period for the Pennsylvania Farm-to-School Grant Program is now open.

Through the program, any school, program, or center with a pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade classroom can apply for up to $15,000 in funding for healthy foods. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19.

About the Farm-to-School Grant Program

The Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program aims to bridge the gap between children and the food system by connecting them to the fresh, healthy food available from Pennsylvania agricultural producers in their community and the surrounding areas.

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (DOA), it can change food purchasing and education practices at schools and early childhood education sites, and help children become more aware and engaged with their local food system.

Farm-to-School Grant Program Details

Eligibility

All public school districts, charter schools, or private schools with pre-kindergarten classes, kindergarten classes, or elementary school classes through the eighth grade, and all center-based pre-schools located and operating within Pennsylvania may apply.

However, school districts wishing to submit multiple applications must have individual schools apply. This means that the applicant information must reflect the individual building, not the district or an individual person.

Grant Limitations

  • $500,000 is available for the Pennsylvania Farm-to-School Grant Program. Grants will be awarded on a funds-available basis.
  • Projects must be completed no later than June 30, 2025.
  • Grants will be funded as reimbursement grants.
  • A single grant shall be limited to 75% of the cost of the project.
  • Grant recipients must fund at least 25% of the project with a minimum 25% match cash or in-kind.
  • Each school may receive no more than $15,000 annually.
  • Recipients may use the value of in-kind support to match the amount granted.

Grant Uses

Grants can be used for:

  • training for teachers and staff
  • procuring local foods for school cafeterias
  • food supplies
  • educational opportunities:
    • classroom curricula
    • experiential learning
    • family and community involvement
    • field trips to local farms or other agricultural operations
    • school gardens for the purpose of education or to supply the cafeteria

Apply for a Farm-to-School Program Grant

Interested applicants must submit an application through the Single Application for Assistance online application between system before 5 p.m. on May 19. The DOA will not consider or review applications received after that time.

Applications Requirements

Interested applicants must:

Learn More

To learn more, visit the Farm-to-School Program Grant webpage, the Pennsylvania Bulletin website, or contact Patrick Andrews at RA-AGFARMTOSCHOOL@pa.gov or 717-772-1429.

Allegheny County Conservation District to Offer Free Soil Lead Screenings

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Allegheny County Conservation District to Offer Free Soil Lead Screenings

In partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) will offer free soil lead screenings to interested county residents from April 19 – April 22.

About Soil Lead Screening

Contaminants are common in urban soil and can be hazardous to health when ingested or inhaled. With increased interest in backyard gardening, revitalization of vacant lot space, community green space, and play yard construction, residents in Allegheny County may come into greater contact with soil. Soil testing can establish risk of exposure to contaminants in soil and lead to risk reduction.

Participate in Soil Lead Screening

To participate in the free soil lead screening:

  1. Register for the free soil lead screening on Eventbrite at ACCDSoilScreenSpring23.eventbrite.com. Registration is required.
  2. Confirm your registration when contacted by ACCD and receive detailed instructions on how to collect, label, and drop off your soil samples.
  3. Collect and label your soil samples.
  4. Drop off your soil samples at any of the following locations:
    • East End:
      • Garden Resource Center, 147 Putnam Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
      • Open: Wednesday and Friday | 3 – 7 p.m.; Saturday | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • South Side:
      • ACCD Office @ The Highline, 317 E Carson Street, Suite 199, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
      • Open: Wednesday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Central:
      • Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      • Open: Friday | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • North Side:
      • Food for the Soul Community Urban Farm, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
      • Open: Wednesday – Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • West End:
      • Farmer Girl Eb, 1 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
      • Wednesday – Friday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  5. Receive your results. Results will be sent within two weeks along with information to help you understand and act on your results.

Learn More

To learn more, visit the Soil Lead Screening Eventbrite page, view the event flyer, or contact Hayly Hoch at hhoch@accdpa.org or 412-241-7645 ext. 8009 with questions.

Review and Comment Period Now Open for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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April 11, 2023

Review and Comment Period Now Open for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting families, community members, child care providers, early childhood educators, and other professionals to review and make comments on the 2023 proposed grant application for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The review and comment period is now open and closes on Friday, April 28.

About IDEA, IDEA Part C, and the IDEA Part C Application

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal grant program that assists states in providing early intervention and school-aged services to children with special needs. Part C of IDEA (also known as the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program) provides early intervention services for children from birth through 36 months of age.

Through the IDEA Part C application, children from birth to 36 months of age who have special needs due to developmental delays and disabilities are eligible to receive early intervention services at no cost to families.

Depending on child needs, early intervention services can include family training, counseling, and home visits; occupational, physical, or speech therapy; hearing loss services; health, nutrition, and social work; assistance with service coordination; assistive technology devices and services; and transportation.

The services provided to children and their families differ based upon the individual needs and strengths of each child and the child’s family. Services may be provided in the child’s home, child care center, nursery school, play group, Head Start program, early childhood special education classroom or other settings familiar to the family.

Participate in Review and Comment Period

Anyone who would like to review the proposed grant application can find the document at Early Intervention (pa.gov) or Early Intervention Services (pa.gov) on the right side menu of the webpages. Additionally, interested individuals can request a hard copy by emailing ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov or by calling 717.346.9320.

Opportunities to provide public comment include:

  • Mailing written comments to:
    • Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports
      ATTN: Public Comments for Part C Grant Application
      333 Market Street, 6th Floor
      Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
  • Emailing written comments to: ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov
  • Attending the Public Comment session from 10 – 11 a.m. on April 17 via Zoom.

If you need an accommodation or assistance to review the proposed grant application or to submit comments, please contact ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov or call 717.346.9320.

Comments will be accepted through Friday, April 28.

Learn More

The Department of Education will review all comments before submitting the final grant application.

To learn more about the review and comment period, visit the Pennsylvania Key website.

Sources

The above information was compiled from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (DOE), and Pennsylvania Key websites.

PA Department of Health Gauging Interest in Free Cleansing Device

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PA Department of Health Gauging Interest in Free Cleansing Device

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is currently evaluating air and surface cleaning devices and asking small businesses, nonprofits, child care providers, and similar organizations to express their interest in receiving such a device free of charge.

About DOH Cleansing Devices

These cleaning devices can eliminate viruses, bacteria, mold, and other pathogens from air and surfaces simultaneously. Free standing or wall-mounted, they utilize a standard outlet for power.

If funding is approved, DOH will purchase and distribute the devices, and two years of operational supplies, to interested Pennsylvania businesses and organizations at no cost to them.

Express Interest and Apply for a Device

All individuals interested in receiving a device must complete an application. NOTE: Completing an application does not guarantee a device.

At the moment, the application will only gauge interest in receiving a device. Should funding get approved, DOH will evaluate completed applications and award devices. DOH will award devices on a first come, first served basis, dependent upon:

  • the amount of available funding,
  • foot traffic at applicant facilities,
  • square footage of applicant facilities,
  • and COVID-19 risk.

Additionally, DOH will prioritize applicants with facilities in underserved communities.

Learn More

To learn more, visit the Pennsylvania Key website.