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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life\, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges\, like financial literacy\, legal issues\, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nThird Tuesday of Every Month\n11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nVirtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual)\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together-virtual/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-09-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
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SUMMARY:PACCA: Child Care and Adult Food Program Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Child Care Association and the state Education Department’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) are holding a roundtable on how child care and afterschool providers can serve free meals through CACFP. \nLearn More\nCACFP provides reimbursement for meals served to enrolled participants in non-residential child or adult care facilities. The intent of the program is to improve the diets of children and adults and to develop healthy eating habits through the service of nutritious meals and the provision of nutrition education activities. \nDuring the roundtable\, participants will learn how to serve free meals through CACFP. They will also learn about the organization\, how to get started\, how to apply\, eligibility\, and basic meal reimbursements. \nThe roundtable will be held in a Zoom meeting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday\, Sept. 17. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pacca-child-care-and-adult-food-program-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nMonday\, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nMonday\, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nMonday\, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-8/2024-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T200000
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SUMMARY:Remake Learning Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Remake Learning will celebrate the magic of learning across the Pittsburgh region at an event in September co-hosted by Point Park University. \nLearn More\nThe Remake Learning Assembly will focus this year on the success of Remake Learning Day as well as shine a spotlight on Point Park’s innovations. \nThe event will include food and drinks. National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) 2024 Conference attendees are welcome to join the event. \nThe Remake Learning Assembly will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the university’s PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse on Monday\, Sept. 16. \nThose interested in attending should RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/remake-learning-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T150000
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide a hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. \nAbout the Course\nThis PQAS-certified blended learning course consists of an in-person class and online coursework.  The course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. \nThe online coursework must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself three to four hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training. \nCertification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. \nSession Details\nThe course will take place on: \n\nMonday\, September 16 | 3 – 6 p.m.\nTrying Together – Conference Room\n5604 Solway Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\n\nThe cost is $38. Registration will close at 3 p.m. on Friday\, Sept. 13. \nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.  \nParticipants will be conducting strenuous activities\, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions\, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the session\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-7/
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the November Election
DESCRIPTION:The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM) will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center on Mondays for the next two months. \nLearn More\nDuring the visits\, attendees can register to vote for the Nov. 5 election\, learn where their voting poll is located\, and be educated on the candidates’ views. \nVEEEM is a faith-based\, nonpartisan community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area. \nVEEEM representatives will visit the Hub from 9 a.m. to noon on every Monday in September and October. For more information\, call the Hub & Family Center at 412-545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/get-ready-for-the-november-election/2024-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Alphabet Trail and Tales
DESCRIPTION:Citiparks will host the 23rd Annual Alphabet Trail and Tales in September at Frick Park. \nLearn More\nThe event will celebrate children’s books and include interactive story sets\, art\, music\, games\, and fun for the whole family. \nThe Alphabet Trail and Tales will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 14 at the Frick Park Blue Slide Playground\, located at Beechwood Boulevard at Nicholson Street. \nFor more information\, visit the event’s website or call the Citiparks Community Enrichment Office at 412-665-3665.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/alphabet-trail-and-tales-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T193000
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.545.5039 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-2023-2023-12-08/2024-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000
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SUMMARY:Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an event in May that focuses on how families raising Indigenous children help their children with issues surrounding identity. \nLearn More\n2024 Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies is a free virtual conversation series. Through conversations with families raising Indigenous babies and children\, the discussion will center on what it is like to nurture children in the modern world. \nThe series will explore the ways in which families help their children to grow their Native identities and connections with land while navigating diverse systems of care and learning. \nThe series is led by Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz\, Ed.D\, the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative’s institute director and co-founder and principal consultant at First Light Education Project. \nMore Details\nThe four-part series begins on Friday\, May 24 and continues through Friday\, Oct. 18 Each webinar is an hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with parent panelists. Live Spanish translation is offered for all conversations. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/turtle-talk-collectively-raising-indige-babies/2024-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T140000
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SUMMARY:T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships Now Available at Alvernia University
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) will hold information sessions for T.E.A.C.H. scholarships that are now available at Alvernia University. \nLearn More\nPACCA has established a new partnership with Alvernia University to offer T.E.A.C.H. bachelor’s degree scholarships. The school offers a full online\, accelerated\, Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Degree program with PK-4 teacher certification. \nInformation sessions will be held to provide information on the degree program and scholarship. \nSessions will be held on: \n\nFriday\, Sept. 13  at 1 p.m.\nWednesday\, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.\n\nRegistration is now open for the Sept. 13 and Sept. 18 events.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/t-e-a-c-h-scholarships-now-available-at-alvernia-university/2024-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T143000
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SUMMARY:Inside a Child's Mind
DESCRIPTION:The Brazelton Touchpoints Center is hosting a workshop in September that explores how caregivers and early education professionals can understand the unique experiences and developmental processes of children. \nLearn More\nInside a Child’s Mind will explore how\, from birth\, children bring their own unique contributions to their development. Children’s temperaments\, individuals competencies\, and cultures all influence a child’s experience of themselves in their development process as well as their experience of the people and world around them. This workshop will explore children’s perspectives on their own developmental process from birth through preschool. \nWho Should Apply\nThe course is aimed at professionals who work with young children. This includes early care educators\, family child care providers\, mental health consultants\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, and early interventionists. \nMore Details\nCertificates will be provided at the end of the six-hour course. The cost of the course\, which begins Sept. 6\, is $140 per seat. Each 90-minute live\, interactive workshop will take place at 1 p.m. ET and 10 a.m. PT on Thursdays. Sessions will be recorded\, and live Spanish translation and closed captioning will be available. \nThe dates and subject matter for the series include: \n\nSept. 5 – The Child’s Contribution to Their Developmental Process\nSept. 12 – Inside a Baby’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Infancy\nSept. 19 – Inside a Toddler’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Toddlerhood\nSept. 26 – Inside a Preschooler’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Preschool\n\nRegistration and other information can be found on Brazelton Touchpoints Center‘s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/inside-a-childs-mind/2024-09-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a training course on deepening knowledge about the effect of substance use order (SUD) and prenatal exposure on families. \nLearn More\nFamilies in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder will return on Sept. 10. The training opportunity is designed to enhance skills and deepen understanding of working with families affected by SUD and prenatal exposure. \nThe course will include six four-hour live sessions\, at which attendance is required to obtain 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. Closed captioning will be available. \nThe sessions will run from noon to 4 p.m. ET on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 10\nThursday\, Sept. 12\nTuesday\, Sept. 17\nThursday\, Sept. 19\nTuesday\, Sept. 24\nThursday\, Sept. 26\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-families-in-recovery/2024-09-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T163000
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SUMMARY:Closing the Gap for Black Mamas: Child Care for Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:Pritzker Children’s Initiative will hold a webinar in September titled Closing the Gap for Black Mamas: Child Care for Health Equity. \nLearn More\nWebinar presenters will discuss how adding in-home\, culturally congruent childcare to existing doula programs in Central Texas is impacting families’ health and well-being. \nAttendees will: \n\nGet ideas on how to expand their organization’s offerings to include perinatal childcare\nHear from program evaluators on key learnings from enrolled families and others involved in the program administration\nGain insights into what they learned from enrolled families and others involved in the program administration\n\nThe webinar will run from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 11.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/closing-the-gap-for-black-mamas-child-care-for-health-equity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-09-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T063000
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T043000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Scholar House Open House Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Scholar House will hold an open house at The Center for Family Excellence in September. \nLearn More\nThe Pittsburgh Scholar House will join the Hill District community for the event\, where attendees can enjoy refreshments and take part in a tour of the space. They will also meet the center’s staff and learn about resources to support the educational journey. \nThe event will also be an opportunity to celebrate the first cohort of Wayfinders University scholars. This eight-week course was launched in July and is designed to provide foundational support for future educational endeavors. \nMore Details\nThe event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 11 at the Center for Family Excellence\, located at 409 Dinwiddie St. in Pittsburgh. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-scholar-house-open-house-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
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SUMMARY:Cooking Matters for Families
DESCRIPTION:Adagio Health will offer a cooking class for families every second Tuesday of the month from May through October. \nLearn More\nEnjoy tasty recipes and learn more about making the right choices when it comes to your plate. Cooking Matters for Families will be held virtually from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays starting May 14. \nTo RSVP\, please contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cooking-matters-for-families/2024-09-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T163000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Communities Strengthening Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming webinar titled “Communities Strengthening Themselves” that will be held once per month from September through December. \nLearn More\nThe free virtual conversation series explores unique visions\, wisdom\, and resources that are indispensable to addressing challenges children\, families\, and communities face. By listening to the stories of changemakers in communities\, the webinar aims to broaden and deepen understanding of under-recognized approaches to challenges. \nEach session will last 90 minutes\, which includes an hour-long discussion and a 30-minute Q&A session. The four-part series will be held at 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: \n\nSept. 10\nOct. 15\nNov. 12\nDec. 10\n\nThose interested in attending can register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-communities-strengthening-themselves/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a training course on deepening knowledge about the effect of substance use order (SUD) and prenatal exposure on families. \nLearn More\nFamilies in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder will return on Sept. 10. The training opportunity is designed to enhance skills and deepen understanding of working with families affected by SUD and prenatal exposure. \nThe course will include six four-hour live sessions\, at which attendance is required to obtain 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. Closed captioning will be available. \nThe sessions will run from noon to 4 p.m. ET on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 10\nThursday\, Sept. 12\nTuesday\, Sept. 17\nThursday\, Sept. 19\nTuesday\, Sept. 24\nThursday\, Sept. 26\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-families-in-recovery/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-09-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T110000
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SUMMARY:Call for Community Solutions: Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh 2024
DESCRIPTION:Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh is an inclusive call to community members of Southwestern Pennsylvania to share their visions for a just and equitable city. \nLearn More\nDuring Call for Community Solutions\, participants will share how art is a means to expand our diversity consciousness. Art has the power to imagine and advocate for a more equitable and inclusive future for the Pittsburgh region. \nDiscussion will also include how art institutions can cultivate a just and equitable city by being more intentional\, intersectional\, and reflective of our evolving society. \nThe event will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday\, Sept. 9 on Zoom.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/call-for-community-solutions-envisioning-a-just-pittsburgh-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000
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SUMMARY:Azure Free Family Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Autism Pittsburgh’s Azure Family Concerts will feature five upcoming free shows throughout the summer. \nLearn More\nEach performance includes about 45 minutes of live music and attendees can participate in an “Instrument Petting Zoo” after each show. Visitors can learn about\, hold\, and play the instruments. \nEach performance will feature a designated quiet room that is easy to access. With the exception of Aug. 11’s Hands-on-Drumming (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.)\, all concerts run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nPerformances include: \n\nFamily Funtime with Monique & Family – June 30 at Lindsay Theater\nCello Fury Concert – July 14 at Schenley Plaza tent\nWongai to West Africa – Aug. 11 at Schenley Plaza tent\nHands-On Drumming – Aug. 11 at Schenley Plaza tent (3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)\nSongs in the Plaza – Sept. 8 at Schenley Plaza tent\n\nFor more information\, visit the concerts’ event page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/azure-free-family-concerts/2024-09-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The Frick Environmental Center will host its Freedom Harvest event to celebrate freedom\, history\, and the harvest season in September. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which is part of the Regional Asset District’s RAD Days\, is a free\, all-ages\, family-friendly event highlighting the history and significance of the From Slavery to Freedom Garden at the Frick. The garden showcases plants and vegetables that freedom seekers used for nourishment and medicine on their journey north as they fled slavery. \nThe event is held in September to mark International Underground Railroad Month\, commemorating the escapes of such iconic figures as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. \nFreedom Harvest will be held on Saturday\, Sept. 7. Attendees can take part in a garden tour and tasting at noon. Registration will be available soon. \nFrom 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, attendees can take part in nature-based activities. There will be live musical performances from local musicians as well as garden bites prepared by local chefs. \nThe event will also include story hikes as well as various table activities and lawn games. Various community organizations will offer educational presentations and craft activities. \nFor more information on the event\, visit the Freedom Harvest website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/freedom-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
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SUMMARY:Women for a Healthy Environment: Green Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Women for a Health Environment are hosting a professional development session – Green Cleaning – in early September at the Carnegie Library of Hazelwood. \nLearn More\nCleaning\, sanitizing\, and disinfecting products can cause serious irritation to the lungs and trigger – or even cause – asthma. Even those marked as “green” can cause pollution in the air\, water\, and soil. \nIn early childcare centers\, it is important to make sure that materials and surfaces are properly cleaned\, sanitized\, and disinfected with products that are non-aerosol\, fragrance-free\, and have all ingredients listed on the label or are available on the website. \nIn the session\, the instructor will discuss the differences of cleaning\, sanitizing\, and disinfecting as well as the negative effects of current cleaning products. Examples will be provided of alternate products that can be used by educators. \nThe session will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThere is limited space for the class\, so registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/carnegie-library-of-hazelwood-green-cleaning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T143000
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SUMMARY:Inside a Child's Mind
DESCRIPTION:The Brazelton Touchpoints Center is hosting a workshop in September that explores how caregivers and early education professionals can understand the unique experiences and developmental processes of children. \nLearn More\nInside a Child’s Mind will explore how\, from birth\, children bring their own unique contributions to their development. Children’s temperaments\, individuals competencies\, and cultures all influence a child’s experience of themselves in their development process as well as their experience of the people and world around them. This workshop will explore children’s perspectives on their own developmental process from birth through preschool. \nWho Should Apply\nThe course is aimed at professionals who work with young children. This includes early care educators\, family child care providers\, mental health consultants\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, and early interventionists. \nMore Details\nCertificates will be provided at the end of the six-hour course. The cost of the course\, which begins Sept. 6\, is $140 per seat. Each 90-minute live\, interactive workshop will take place at 1 p.m. ET and 10 a.m. PT on Thursdays. Sessions will be recorded\, and live Spanish translation and closed captioning will be available. \nThe dates and subject matter for the series include: \n\nSept. 5 – The Child’s Contribution to Their Developmental Process\nSept. 12 – Inside a Baby’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Infancy\nSept. 19 – Inside a Toddler’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Toddlerhood\nSept. 26 – Inside a Preschooler’s Mind: The Touchpoints of Preschool\n\nRegistration and other information can be found on Brazelton Touchpoints Center‘s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/inside-a-childs-mind/2024-09-05/
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