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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host virtual Home-Based Community Network meetings for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. It will meet on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Oct. 14. Registration is required.  \nRegister for August 19 meeting \nRegister for October 14 meeting \nRegister for January 13 meeting \nRegister for April 15 meeting
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T104500
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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/2025-08-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
UID:10013825-1755684000-1755686700@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20250701T200418Z
CREATED:20250701T200418Z
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UID:10012147-1755687600-1755694800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Professional Development: Allergy\, Asthma\, and Classroom Inclusion for Early Childhood Educators
DESCRIPTION:Breathe Pennsylvania is hosting a professional development opportunity for early childhood educators that focuses on safety for children with allergies and asthma. \nLearn More\n“Allergy\, Asthma\, and Classroom Inclusion for Early Childhood Educators” will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Wednesday\, Aug. 20 at Breathe Pennsylvania\, located at 201 Smith Drive\, Suite E\, in Cranberry Township. \nThe session will provide insights and practical strategies to help educators create inclusive\, safe\, and supportive environments for children with allergies and asthma. \nFor more information\, email jschuman@breathepa.org\, call 724-772-1750\, or check out this flier.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/professional-development-allergy-asthma-and-classroom-inclusion-for-early-childhood-educators/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20250716T145425Z
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145425Z
UID:10013882-1755687600-1755694800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T165543Z
CREATED:20250529T164043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T165543Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Together | Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The August 20 session is focused on Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart. \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \n\nUpcoming sessions in the series include: \n\nSeptember 17: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families\nOctober 15: From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Collages\nNovember 19\, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood\nDecember 17\, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit\nJanuary 21\, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors\nFebruary 18\, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents\nMarch 18\, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?\nApril 15\, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice\nMay 20\, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?\nJune 17\, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality \nJuly 15\, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems\n\nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T163000
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UID:10014018-1755788400-1755793800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will offer a workshop in August that explores what causes people to experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part\, live interactive webinar series that is aimed at professionals who work with families of young children\, including child care educators\, family child care providers\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, early intervention educators\, and more. \nThe series will explore how individual contexts and preconceived notions may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. Participants will practice applying a strengths-based approach to effectively engage in challenging conversations. \nThe webinar will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on the following Thursdays: \n\nAug. 14: The Why of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 21: The What of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 28: The How of Challenging Conversations\n\nAfter the series\, a 4.5 clock hour certificate will be provided to apply to continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nFor more information\, visit the series’ website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-navigating-challenging-conversations/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T163102Z
CREATED:20250711T163102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T163102Z
UID:10014007-1755950400-1755961200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:B is for Bookbash
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Library of Homestead will host storytimes and other activities during its B is for Bookbash on Saturday\, Aug. 23. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 23 at 510 E. 10th Ave.\, will include activities for all ages. \nAttendees will be able to take part in snacks\, crafts\, storytimes\, games\, a photo booth\, book giveaways\, and face painting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/b-is-for-bookbash/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T111500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145959Z
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145959Z
UID:10013769-1756204200-1756206900@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T160301Z
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
UID:10012362-1756209600-1756224000@tryingtogether.org
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/2025-08-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T104500
DTSTAMP:20240826T162756Z
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
UID:10011923-1756288800-1756291500@tryingtogether.org
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/2025-08-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
UID:10013826-1756288800-1756291500@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20250716T145425Z
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145425Z
UID:10013883-1756292400-1756299600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T163000
DTSTAMP:20250725T145155Z
CREATED:20250725T145155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T145155Z
UID:10014019-1756393200-1756398600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will offer a workshop in August that explores what causes people to experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part\, live interactive webinar series that is aimed at professionals who work with families of young children\, including child care educators\, family child care providers\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, early intervention educators\, and more. \nThe series will explore how individual contexts and preconceived notions may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. Participants will practice applying a strengths-based approach to effectively engage in challenging conversations. \nThe webinar will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on the following Thursdays: \n\nAug. 14: The Why of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 21: The What of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 28: The How of Challenging Conversations\n\nAfter the series\, a 4.5 clock hour certificate will be provided to apply to continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nFor more information\, visit the series’ website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-navigating-challenging-conversations/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T195714Z
CREATED:20260408T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T195714Z
UID:10013934-1756738800-1756746000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-09-01/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T195715Z
CREATED:20260408T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T195715Z
UID:10013999-1756738800-1756746000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-09-01/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T111500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145959Z
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145959Z
UID:10013770-1756809000-1756811700@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T160301Z
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
UID:10012363-1756814400-1756828800@tryingtogether.org
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/2025-09-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20250829T203115Z
CREATED:20250829T203115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T203115Z
UID:10012425-1756814400-1756828800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Resource Fairs for Overdose Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The Allegheny County Departments of Health and Human Services are kicking off their fall pop-ups to take overdose prevention resources into county communities. \nLearn More\nDuring the week of International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) and the start of September’s National Recovery Month\, there are two resource fairs\, and others will follow. \nDates and locations for pop-event events include: \n\nSept. 2 – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny Branch (1230 Federal St.)\nSept. 4 – New Beginnings (20 Bailey Ave.)\nSept. 10 – AC Housing Authority – Dumplin Hall (502 Hays St.)\nSept. 11 – Grant Avenue Pocket Park (518 Grant Ave.)\n\nAll pop-ups run from noon to 4 p.m. More information can be found on the Connect Protect Recover website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pop-up-resource-fairs-for-overdose-prevention/2025-09-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T104500
DTSTAMP:20240826T162756Z
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
UID:10011924-1756893600-1756896300@tryingtogether.org
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/2025-09-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
UID:10013827-1756893600-1756896300@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20250716T145425Z
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145425Z
UID:10013884-1756897200-1756904400@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20250821T203523Z
CREATED:20250821T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T203523Z
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SUMMARY:Next City: Rethinking Youth\, Pressure\, and Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Authors Michaela Leslie-Rule and Jennifer Breheny Wallace will take part in a Next City event titled “Rethinking Youth\, Pressure\, and Possibility” on Wednesday\, Sept. 3. \nLearn More\nLeslie-Rule wrote “How We See Us\,” which centers the voices of young people as they navigate the transition to adulthood\, offering a nuanced understanding of how young people envision their education\, careers\, and lives. Wallace’s “Never Enough” examines the high-pressure culture of achievement in today’s schools and communities and draws on interviews from nearly 6\,000 parents. \nDuring the event\, they will explore how adults can better support young people\, not by adding more pressure but by listening\, valuing their experiences\, and creating environments where youth can thrive both academically and personally. \nThe event begins at 1 p.m. Register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/next-city-rethinking-youth-pressure-and-possibility/
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Resource Fairs for Overdose Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The Allegheny County Departments of Health and Human Services are kicking off their fall pop-ups to take overdose prevention resources into county communities. \nLearn More\nDuring the week of International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) and the start of September’s National Recovery Month\, there are two resource fairs\, and others will follow. \nDates and locations for pop-event events include: \n\nSept. 2 – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny Branch (1230 Federal St.)\nSept. 4 – New Beginnings (20 Bailey Ave.)\nSept. 10 – AC Housing Authority – Dumplin Hall (502 Hays St.)\nSept. 11 – Grant Avenue Pocket Park (518 Grant Ave.)\n\nAll pop-ups run from noon to 4 p.m. More information can be found on the Connect Protect Recover website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pop-up-resource-fairs-for-overdose-prevention/2025-09-04/
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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 address children’s day-to-day challenging behaviors. \nThe four steps are embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic which stands for: F–Feelings\, L–Limits\, I–Inquiries\, and P–Prompts. FLIP 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 3-8 years old. \nSession Details\n\nThursday\, Sept. 4 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister\n\nInstructor:  Dominique Webster-Outten \nStandards: Child Development and Learning in Context \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/flip-it-5/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:PPS Parent University 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh public school leaders and caregivers will meet for a day of learning\, connection\, and community at Parent University 2025 on Saturday\, Sept. 6. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which will take place at Duquesne University\, will be centered around the theme “Cultivating Excellence Through PPS: Purpose\, Passion\, and Success.” The event is aimed to prepare and empower families for the 2025-26 school year. \nThe event will include workshops led by expert facilitators\, a keynote address by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson\, giveaways\, and prizes throughout the day. Topics of discussion will include generative AI in education\, empowering future leaders\, father engagement\, financial literacy\, parent advocacy\, and health and wellness. \nParent University will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pps-parent-university-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Relative Care Provider Grandparents Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will hold an event to celebrate grandparents in September. \nLearn More\nRelative Care Provider Grandparents Appreciation Day will be held on Sunday\, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is meant to celebrate National Grandparents Day. \nThose who are a grandparent caring for a grandchild are invited to bring the children in their lives to join the Hub for an appreciation celebration. The free event will include food\, fun activities\, and an opportunity for attendees to share their stories. \nSpace is limited\, so those interested in attending should register as soon as possible.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/relative-care-provider-grandparents-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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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/2025-09-09/
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SUMMARY:Three Ways to Build Your State's IECMH Funding Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Zero to Three and the Children’s Funding Project are offering a series of three 90-minute webinars to answer questions about public financing for infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH). \nLearn More\nThe series\, titled “Three Ways to Build Your State’s IECMH Funding\,” will include three sessions: \n\nInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Fiscal Mapping: Tuesday\, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m.\nUnderstanding True Costs of IECMH Programs and Services: Tuesday\, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m.\nFilling the Gap: Tax Revenue Building: Tuesday\, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.\n\nRegistration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/three-ways-to-build-your-states-iecmh-funding-strategy/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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