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SUMMARY:NAEYC 2023 Public Policy Forum (PPF)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a NAEYC member who is passionate about early childhood policy? Join fellow NAEYC members at this three-day forum and help us strengthen advocacy skills\, expand policy knowledge\, deepen relationships\, and build power across states and communities! \nAs a Public Policy Forum participant\, NAEYC members have the opportunity to: \n\n Be part of a powerful team working to advance federal and state early childhood policy\n Hear from national and state policy leaders and fellow advocates\n Get the resources and experiences they need to be an informed and effective advocate\n Meet with members of Congress and build relationships with their staff and teams\n\nForum Details\nSunday\, February 26\, 2023 – Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\nWashington\, DC\nCost: $125 \nRegistration\nNAEYC’s PPF is organized by state teams in order to build strong relationships and networks. \nTo register\, follow these steps: \n\nFind the name and email address for your state’s team leader on this spreadsheet.\nSend an email to your State Team Leader asking if you can join the team! Include your name and contact information.\nThey will respond by providing you with the link to register. They may also ask you to share additional information to help them build a strong and connected team.\n\nRegistration closes Tuesday\, January 31\, 2023. \n  \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/naeyc-2023-public-policy-forum-ppf/
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SUMMARY:When the Unthinkable Becomes Normal: How To Talk To Your Child About Mass Shootings
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we often feel helpless in the face of pervasive gun violence. From unrelenting media coverage to active shooter drills at our children’s schools\, mass shootings are constantly in our collective consciousness. And with so much of our own anxiety to handle\, it’s even harder to help our children cope with theirs. \nThis year\, the U.S. is averaging 1.5 mass shootings a day. These tragedies not only kill and injure thousands but also traumatize millions. Join the Child Mind Institute and Fort Health for this free webinar to get practical parenting advice on how to talk to children and teens about mass shootings. \nSession Details\nMonday\, February 27 | 5 – 6 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister  \nLearn More\nThe session will be followed by an open Q&A and feature the following speakers: \n\nDr. Harold Koplewicz\, President and Founder at The Child Mind Institute\nDr. Matt Biel\, Chair of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Chief Medical Officer at Fort Health\nDr. Lindsay Henderson Clinical Director at Fort Health\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/when-the-unthinkable-becomes-normal-how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-mass-shootings/
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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-2023/2023-02-28/
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/2023-02-28/
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SUMMARY:Critical Building Blocks for a Healthy Start: Championing Equitable Maternal Health
DESCRIPTION:Data show that maternal mortality rates are higher among Black and Native American women\, regardless of income and educational levels. Additionally\, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than non-Hispanic White women\, even though three out of five pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Although these glaring racial disparities have reached a crisis level\, there are opportunities to make policy changes to better support the health of all babies and birthing parents. \nJoin the Alliance for Early Success for this webinar\, featuring speakers from the National Birth Equity Collaborative and state advocates from Healthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia to discuss the drivers for these alarming disparities and what we can do to improve maternal health for everyone. \nSession Details\nTuesday\, February 28 | 3 – 4 p.m.\nVirtual\nRegister \nLearn More\nWebinar speakers include: \n\nMegan Simmons\, Policy Director\, National Birth Equity Collaborative\nKy Lindberg\, Chief Executive Officer\, Healthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia\nSakesa Berry\, Founder & Executive Director\, Atlanta Doula Collective\n\nTo learn more\, visit the Alliance for Early Success website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/critical-building-blocks-for-a-healthy-start-championing-equitable-maternal-health/
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter
DESCRIPTION:This session uses examples and discussions to introduce participants to the concept of “Everyday Interactions Matter.” Simple and ordinary interactions between staff and children that take place during play\, transition\, and daily routines are the foundation of both learning and growing. By observing carefully and listening to each other\, we can recognize moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing and belonging in everyday moments in the early childhood education setting. \n Instructor: Sarah Grubb\nTime: 6 – 8 p.m.\nCost: $10\nDate and Registration: February 28\, 2023 \nFor questions about courses or credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org and Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/everyday-interactions-matter/
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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/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Healing Hearts: Supporting Parents and Caregivers with Grieving Children
DESCRIPTION:Hearts Connected is offering this webinar for parents or caregivers of children who have lost a loved one. A child life specialist will discuss what to expect from children when they are grieving and offer guidance on ways to help them work through common emotions and responses. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. \nVirtual via Zoom \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Hearts Connected website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healing-hearts-supporting-parents-and-caregivers-with-grieving-children/
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SUMMARY:Fresh Ideas for Making Your Program Stand Out and Grow
DESCRIPTION:Program leaders: Are you looking to make your early childhood program or organization stand out? Join Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and Procare Solutions for this webinar on program growth strategies\, featuring early childhood owner Molly Hichens. \nAttendees will learn to grow enrollment waitlists and staff\, utilize marketing techniques\, develop a systems mindset\, and implement best business practices that will make their early childhood programs shine. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 1 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.\nVirtual\nRegister \nLearn More\nCan’t participate in the webinar at the appointed time? Don’t worry. It will be recorded. To view the recording\, simply register for the event and you will receive an email with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. \nYou can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. The cost is $15 paid to University of Oklahoma online when you apply. \nTo learn more\, visit the Early Childhood Investigations website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fresh-ideas-for-making-your-program-stand-out-and-grow/
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SUMMARY:Buzz\, Buzz\, Buzz at The Hub! - SHARE BUZZ Box Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword for a series of family fun events at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center in March! \nThe focus of these events is to give children from birth to age five\, and their caregivers\, the opportunity to explore elements of our newest BUZZ Box\, featuring our latest Buzzword: SHARE. \nTogether\, we will SHARE stories of our friends\, families\, communities\, and cultures through art\, dance\, singing\, science\, and reading. Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them! \nDinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged. \nRegister: \n\nMarch 15\, 2023\n\nFor more information or questions on the event\, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the buzz is about\, and explore new words with us! \nBuzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzz-buzz-buzz-at-the-hub-share-series-2023/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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