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SUMMARY:Parent Café: The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning\, participants explore their strengths\, learn about the Protective Factors\, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. \nTo join the Parent Café\, please complete the online registration form. \nAbout The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center supports the early learning needs of young children\, families\, and early educators in the Homewood communities. \nThe Hub & Family Center offers: \n\ndevelopmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to age nine;\nindividual and group support for parents to set and meet goals for their family; and\nprofessional growth opportunities for center-\, family-\, and home-based early learning programs\, and relative-providers.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center is a community resource of Trying Together. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parent-cafe-the-homewood-early-learning-hub-and-family-center/2021-08-23/
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SUMMARY:Resilient Fathers Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for 8 weeks of activities where Resilient Fathers will grow and continue to overcome the negative impact of COVID-19\, learning and playing with their young children along the way. Register on the Trying Together website. Child care provided. $50 will be awarded to the first 10 fathers who enroll (must attend all sessions). \nMondays from July 12 – August 30 | 6-7 p.m.\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nTo attend this session virtually\, please contact Neil Walker at neil@tryingtogether.org. Please share this flyer with your networks. \nSessions\nSession 1: Fathers will learn how they can support a child experiencing grief/loss. \n\nJuly 12\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 2: Fathers will learn of activities to celebrate those who have transitioned. \n\nJuly 19\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 3: Fathers will learn strategies to monitor their child’s overall development. \n\nJuly 26\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 4: Fathers will learn how to maximize their child’s their child’s achievement through education and advocacy sharing. \n\nAugust 2\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 5: Fathers will learn simple age/developmentally appropriate ways to stay active. \n\nAugust 9\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 6: Fathers will learn strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle with their child. \n\nAugust 16\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 7: Fathers will learn how to grow fruits and vegetables. Fathers and children will explore healthy eating habits because you are what you eat. \n\nAugust 23\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 8: Fathers will learn about growing/farming produce. Fathers will receive the materials necessary to plant and grow vegetables/fruits of their choice with their child. \n\nAugust 30\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/resilient-fathers-series/2021-08-23/
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SUMMARY:Lawrenceville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lawrenceville Farmers Market on Tuesdays through December 14 to browse fresh\, healthy food from local farmers and small businesses! \nLawrenceville Farmers Market\nJoin the Lawrenceville Farmers Market in Arsenal Park every Tuesday\, rain or shine\, from 3 – 7 p.m. The market will run from May 18 through December 14\, 2021. Dedicated shopping hours are available from 3 – 4 p.m. for higher-risk populations. During those times\, all attendees are required to wear a mask. \nSNAP funds are accepted and will be matched with Food Bucks ($2 in Food Bucks for every $5 in EBT benefits spent). WIC and FMNP vouchers are also accepted. \nCOVID-19\nDedicated shopping hours are available from 3 – 4 p.m. for higher-risk populations. During this time\, all attendees are required to wear a mask. If you are a high-risk individual who is unable to leave the house\, sign up for their Buddy System to get matched with a buddy who can shop on your behalf. \nAttendees should only visit the market if they are feeling well and are encouraged to pack hand sanitizer and a clean face mask. If you plan on bringing reusable bags\, please wash them before arriving. \nFor more information on the Market’s safety requirements and recommendations\, visit their website. \nRSVP\nRegistration is not required but is requested. To register\, visit the Lawrenceville Farmers Market website. The form only needs to be completed once before your first visit. For more events\, visit our Event Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lawrenceville-farmers-market/2021-08-24/
LOCATION:Lawrenceville Farmers Market (in Arsenal Park)\, 250 4th Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Frick and Highland Park Activities
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park. All events are hosted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will be subject to weather cancelation and modification. \nSafety: All children will be required to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the program. \nMay: Grow Your Own Tree\n\n\n\nMay 18\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nMay 25\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJune: Wildflower Plantings\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 8\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJuly: Art Break\n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nAugust: Coffee-Filter Butterflies\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nSeptember: Pinecone Birdfeeders\n\n\n\nSeptember 7\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/frick-park-highland-park/2021-08-24/
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter | Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early childhood educator in Allegheny County who is interested in learning how to recognize powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in your everyday interactions with young children? Join Everyday Interactions Design Strategist Sarah Grubb in August for a three-part professional growth series! \nThis series is open to early childhood educators in Allegheny County. Participants should commit to all three sessions. Six PQAS credit hours are available. \nEveryday Interactions Matter\nDuring this series\, early learning professionals will engage with the Everyday Interactions Matter approach through a process of careful observation\, discussion\, and self-reflection. Authentic video clips of ordinary interactions between educators and children will serve as the raw material for deepening participants’ observational skills and self-reflection. \nThese simple moments that take place during play\, transition\, and daily routines form the very foundation of learning and growth for children. Through this reflective process\, educators will begin to recognize the powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in their everyday interactions with young children. \nSeries Details\n\n\n\nDates: August 10\, August 17\, and August 24\, 2021\n\n\n\n\nTime: All sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Sarah Grubb\, Everyday Interactions Design Strategist\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKCs):\n\n\n\nK1.1 C1 – Describe how child development depends on supportive and reciprocal relationships with families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members.\n\n\n\n\nK1.1 C2 – Illustrate for families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members the impact their reciprocal relationships have on a child’s development.\n\n\n\n\nK1.1 C3 – Examine how classroom practices support child development through positive interactions with families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members to further develop reciprocal relationships.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form by Friday\, August 6 at 11:55 p.m. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the courses\, contact Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/everyday-interactions-matter-online-series/2021-08-24/
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SUMMARY:ELRC Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is holding ELRC Listening Sessions in July and August to receive educator input on the Early Learning Resource Center model. \nELRC Listening Sessions\nEarly childhood educators are invited to share their perspectives about what is working with Pennsylvania’s ELRCs and gaps with the current system during listening sessions in July and August. \nStakeholders are welcome to participate in the session that best fits their schedule\, however special sessions for family child care\, group child care\, and school-age child care programs are available. \nListening Sessions\n\n\n\nJuly 21\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nJuly 22\, 2021 (School-Age Child Care)\n6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 11\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 12\, 2021 (Family & Group Child Care)\n6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 18\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021 (School-Age Child Care)\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, view this flyer or visit the ELRC Region 5 website. For more news\, visit our News page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-listening-sessions/2021-08-25/
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SUMMARY:Engineering with Nature: Communicating through Construction Play
DESCRIPTION:Join ChildCare Education Institute on August 25 for “Engineering with Nature: Learning and Communicating through Construction Play” to learn practice strategies that support engineering play with natural and human-made materials. \nConstruction Play\nChildren communicate competency\, ideas\, and emotions through block building and other three-dimensional work. Nature learning and universal design experts\, Tina Reeble and Kirsten Haugen will share research\, classroom stories\, and practical suggestions to support engineering play with natural and human-made materials for building. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\nlearn how to support children’s explorations and competencies through engineering play in nature-based settings\,\nthe power of visual-spatial communication through the language of building\,\nhow to set the stage\, indoors and out\, for supportive spaces.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Participants can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. \nView More Events\nTo view more courses and events\, visit our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/construction-play/
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SUMMARY:Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about child allowances and other tax credits available to families? Join the NCPFCE on August 26 for their “Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits” chatathon session. \nChild Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits\nJoin the National Center on Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE) on August 26 to hear from a panel of experts about the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) montly child allowance and other tax credits available to families. The ARP created a monthly child allowance to replace the current Child Tax Credit. Qualified families began receiving montly payments of $300 per child under age six and $250 per child ages six to 17 in July. \nThis session will be most benefical to Head Start and Early Head Start directors\, managers\, staff\, and parent leaders; other early childhood professionals and leaders; and TTA providers. \nSession Topics\nThis chatathon will include: \n\n\n\nan overview of the Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits\, who is eligible\, and how to access benefits;\n\n\n\n\ninformation on how to leverage ARP benefits for individual family economic mobility goals; and\n\n\n\n\nopportunities to ask questions.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event webpage or contact the NCPFCE at pfce@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909. To read more news\, visit our News page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-tax-credits/
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact 412.545.5039. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25/2021-08-27/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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