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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-2023/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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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/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: The How of Child and Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming program that focuses on building strong family-child relationships from birth through age 5. \nLearn More\nThe How of Child and Family Engagement is an intensive training program that introduces the Touchpoints Approach\, which is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships. Participants who implement Touchpoints in their practice will partner with families to lay the vital foundation for children’s early learning and healthy development. \nThe course consists of 28 training hours\, including six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, each of which is four hours long. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance. The course is approved for 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nStrategies for building partnerships with parents that promote family strengths\nA framework to understand why children’s behavior can sometimes be challenging and confusing\nTechniques for talking with families about child development concerns\nHow to actively listen to families and collaboratively solve problems related to child development or a child-family relationship\n\nMore Details\nThe course costs $795 per seat. It will take place on the following days from noon to 4 p.m. ET: \n\nDec. 3\nDec. 4\nDec. 5\nDec. 10\nDec. 11\nDec. 12\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-the-how-of-child-and-family-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \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\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\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-2023-10-03/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000
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SUMMARY:FLIP IT
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nFLIP IT\nFLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple\, kind\, strength-based\, commonsense\, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with their day-to-day behaviors. The four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: \n\nF – Feelings\nL – Limits\nI – Inquiries\nP – Prompts\n\nFLIP IT is nothing new\, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember\, applicable in a variety of challenging situations\, and portable. FLIP IT is most appropriate for children ages 3 to 8. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\nTuesday\, December 3\, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual\nCost: $10\nRegister \nInstructor:  Shawna Preston\nStandards: Child Growth and Development \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/flip-it-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T104500
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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/2024-12-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20231205T180209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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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/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T083000
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SUMMARY:Training: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:PA Pre-K Counts lead teachers\, administrators\, and evaluators are encouraged to register to attend a free online training on the revised Act 82 Educator Effectiveness (EE) process. \nLearn More\nThe Pennsylvania Key will present Application of Act 13 of 2020: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness in Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms in support of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). \nThe revised Act 82 Educator Effectiveness process is used to evaluate professional and temporary professional employees in PK-12 education across the state. The goal of EE models is to reform the way school professionals are evaluated as well as the critical components of training and professional growth. \nPQAS and Act 48 credits are available for those completing the course\, which is being offered on the following dates: \n\nOct. 14\, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Event ID: 371083\nDec. 5\, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Event ID: 371088\n\nA Zoom link for accessing the online training will be provided with registration confirmation. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/training-evaluation-of-educator-effectiveness/2024-12-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T204909Z
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SUMMARY:Just Harvest: Barriers to Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Just Harvest will release and present its new report on SNAP benefits on Dec. 5 in Pittsburgh. \nLearn More\nJust Harvest will present “Barriers to Benefits: The New State of SNAP Access in Pennsylvania” to Dr. Val Arkoosh\, the state’s secretary of Human Services\, and community partners. \nThe report explores various barriers to SNAP\, such as: \n\nChallenges receiving paperwork on time\nDifficulty communicating with the department\nIssues navigating the program’s requirements\n\nThe event will center the experience of SNAP recipients as Just Harvest calls for improvements to state policies and practices. \nThe event will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 5 at CoLab18\, located at 100 South Commons\, Suite 100\, in Pittsburgh.  Those interested in attending should RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/just-harvest-barriers-to-benefits/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
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CREATED:20241118T152133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T152133Z
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SUMMARY:Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science will hold a workshop on how to design mathematics classrooms that are equitable\, inclusive\, and promote the wonder and beauty of math. \nLearn More\nThe class\, led by Dr. Anne Marie Marshall\, poses the question of how to ensure that every child grows into a confident and capable mathematician. The workshop will explore four key recommendations from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for catalyzing change in early childhood and elementary school classrooms. \nParticipants will explore strategies to broaden the goals of math education\, create equitable learning environments\, deliver instruction that will empower all learners\, and foster deep mathematical understanding. \nAttendees will: \n\nAnalyze tasks\, student work\, and classroom examples that showcase effective math teaching\nReflect on the importance of mathematical identities for both students and teachers\nIdentify and discuss systems that hinder student agency and access to meaningful math learning\nDevelop actionable steps to bring about positive change in early childhood and elementary math classrooms\n\nAct 48 credits are eligible for participants. Dinner and parking will be provided. \nThe workshop runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Dec. 5 at Carnegie Mellon University. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/catalyzing-change-in-early-childhood-and-elementary-mathematics/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
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SUMMARY:Community Voices Holiday Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community Voices will host a holiday meeting that will include a variety of activities in early December. \nLearn More\nThe holiday meeting will include games\, prizes\, entertainment\, food\, and other activities. There will also be a $10 gift exchange. \nThe meeting will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday\, Dec. 6 at the Hosanna House\, located at 807 Wallace Ave. in Wilkinsburg. \nRegistration is now open. Any questions should be emailed to communityvoicespgh@gmail.com.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-voices-holiday-meeting/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20240812T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T141201Z
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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-3-8/2024-12-09/
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CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
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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/2024-12-10/
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CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T111500
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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-2023/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T160000
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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/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20240814T162206Z
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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/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:PA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
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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 3-4 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\n\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nRed Balloon Early Learning Center\n125 Finley Avenue\nCarnegie\, PA 15106\nCost: $38\nRegister here.\nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nHeart Prints\n850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227\nCranberry Township\, PA 16066\nCost: $38\nNote: Hybrid model – online work must be completed prior to the in-person\, hands-on learning.\nRegister here.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-6/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Course
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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/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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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/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T123000
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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/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20241112T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T184029Z
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SUMMARY:PFSN December Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The PA Farm to School Network (PFSN) will host a virtual open house for farmers\, growers\, educators\, school food service directors\, early care and education providers\, parents\, and community partners. \nLearn More\nAttendees will learn more about how farms can connect with local schools and farm-to-school programs during the upcoming virtual open house on Thursday\, Dec. 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nThose interested in attending should register to attend the virtual open house.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pfsn-december-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20241211T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T210631Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh's Annual Skate with Santa
DESCRIPTION:The city of Pittsburgh and CitiParks will hold their annual Skate with Santa event on Sunday\, Dec. 15. \nLearn More\nAttendees will have the chance to take to the ice with Santa Claus during the 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. skating session on Dec. 15. The event will also include holiday music. \n“We are thrilled to have the rink up and running for the 2024-25 season after being closed last year for the installation of our state-of-the-art new chiller system\,” said Kathryn Vargas\, CitiParks director. \nTickets are available online only.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburghs-annual-skate-with-santa/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20240916T185848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185848Z
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T111500
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CREATED:20230131T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T132629Z
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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-2023/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
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CREATED:20231010T201411Z
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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/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T160000
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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/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T104500
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
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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/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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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/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T160000
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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/2024-12-24/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T104500
DTSTAMP:20260521T130147
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
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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/2024-12-25/
LOCATION:PA
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