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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/2021-08-30/
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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/2021-08-30/
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SUMMARY:Child Care Director Roundtable Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Child Care Program Directors in Allegheny County are invited to join ELRC Region 5 on Tuesdays for their Virtual Director Roundtable sessions. \nVirtual Director Roundtable\nThese events are a great opportunity to connect with other Directors who are experiencing similar successes and challenges during this pandemic\, as well as discuss and share some of the resources available to you. \nEvent Information\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97598223990\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 975 9822 3990\n\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,97598223990# US (New York)\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the Director Roundtable sessions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. To view more events\, visit our events calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/director-roundtable-virtual/2021-08-31/
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SUMMARY:Child Care Director Roundtable Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Child Care Program Directors in Allegheny County are invited to join ELRC Region 5 on Tuesdays for their Virtual Director Roundtable sessions. \nVirtual Director Roundtable\nThese events are a great opportunity to connect with other Directors who are experiencing similar successes and challenges during this pandemic\, as well as discuss and share some of the resources available to you. \nEvent Information\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94398196056\n\n\nMeeting ID: 943 9819 6056\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,94398196056# US (New York)\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the Director Roundtable sessions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. To view more events\, visit our events calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/director-roundtable-virtual-2021-08-31/
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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/2021-08-31/
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/2021-08-31/
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SUMMARY:Community Check-Up
DESCRIPTION:Every first Wednesday of the month\, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will host an advanced practice provider and pediatrician see children and young adults ages birth–26 years old at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. Services provided are at no out-of-pocket cost. \nAvailable Services\nServices include: \n• Asthma and Allergy Care Check-Ups\n• Driver Permit Physicals\n• Hearing and Vision Screens\n• Immunizations and Flu Shots\n• Lead and Anemia Screenings\n• Mental Health Services and Resources\n• Needs-Based Resources\n• Sick Child Visits\n• Sports Physicals and Physical Exams\n• WIC Forms \nSchedule An Appointment\nAppointments occur on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nPlease contact 412.310.7114 to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-check-up/2021-09-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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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/2021-09-02/
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SUMMARY:Observation Instruments and Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about early learning program observation instruments and assessments? Join ELRC Region 5 on September 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. One PQAS credit hour is available. \nObservation Instruments and Assessments\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are hosting two one-hour discussions for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to: \n\n\n\nlearn about different types of program observation instruments and assessments\,\n\n\nask questions\,\n\n\nnetwork with peers\, and\n\n\nlearn about available resources.\n\n\n\nJoin a Discussion\nSTEP 1: Complete an online registration form. \nTo register\, complete one of the forms below. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request credit. \nTo receive PQAS credit\, complete one of the PD Registry credit request forms below. \n\n\n\nRequest credit for 2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nRequest credit for 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. For more events\, visit our Events Calendar. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/observation-instruments-assessments/2021-09-02/1/
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SUMMARY:Observation Instruments and Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about early learning program observation instruments and assessments? Join ELRC Region 5 on September 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. One PQAS credit hour is available. \nObservation Instruments and Assessments\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are hosting two one-hour discussions for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to: \n\n\n\nlearn about different types of program observation instruments and assessments\,\n\n\nask questions\,\n\n\nnetwork with peers\, and\n\n\nlearn about available resources.\n\n\n\nJoin a Discussion\nSTEP 1: Complete an online registration form. \nTo register\, complete one of the forms below. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request credit. \nTo receive PQAS credit\, complete one of the PD Registry credit request forms below. \n\n\n\nRequest credit for 2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nRequest credit for 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. For more events\, visit our Events Calendar. \nShare this flyer with your network.
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