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SUMMARY:MOYC Ages & Stages Developmental Screening
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Month of the Young Child (MOYC)\, ELRC Region 5 will host a series of developmental screenings throughout April\, at no cost to families. \nScreenings will be conducted using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). \nScreening Details\nMonday\, April 3 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nELRC Region 5\n304 Wood Street\, Suite 400\nPittsburgh\, PA 15222-1928 \nWednesday\, April 5 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m . \nHosanna House\n807 Wallace Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15221 \nMonday\, April 10 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nELRC Region 5\n304 Wood Street\, Suite 400\nPittsburgh\, PA 15222-1928 \nLearn More\nTo learn more about ASQ screenings\, visit the ASQ website or view the event flyer.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/moyc-ages-stages-developmental-screening/2023-04-10/
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SUMMARY:Walk-In Food Distribution at The Hub
DESCRIPTION:Visit The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center every Monday from 12 – 5 p.m. to receive free food items\, including sandwiches\, fruit\, baked goods\, and more! \nParticipants may pick up a variety of perishable food items on a first come\, first served basis\, while supplies last. This food distribution is walk-in only. Food items are provided by 412 Food Rescue. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact The Hub & Family Center at (412) 545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/walk-in-food-distribution-at-the-hub/2023-04-10/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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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-2023/2023-04-11/
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/2023-04-11/
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SUMMARY:Using Social Media to Advocate for Children
DESCRIPTION:Social media can be an effective tool in advocating for what you want. However\, it is important to use these platforms appropriately to achieve the desired outcome. \nJoin the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) (an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)) for this virtual session on learning effective ways to use social media to advocate for children and early education. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, April 12 | 1 – 2 p.m. \nVirtual via Zoom \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the PennAEYC website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/using-social-media-to-advocate-for-children/
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SUMMARY:Intersection of Kinship Care and Culture: African & Caribbean Communities in America
DESCRIPTION:Kinship care is a survival strategy that has historical significance for African and Caribbean families because it is linked to a tradition of help and a broad base of support. \nJoin the Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network for this webinar on kinship care to learn more about family structures and how understanding them can improve family engagement. \nSession Details\nThursday\, April 12 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nIn this webinar\, panelists will highlight the strengths\, support needs\, and service models for working with kinship families in African and Caribbean communities. Information presented will include: \n\ndemographic profiles of these two groups\ndefinition of what “kinship care” means to these populations\ndescription of traditional family patterns of these populations that include cultural dynamics and norms\nconflicts between Afrocentric and Eurocentric perspectives on kinship care\nidentification of the best access points (locations and persons) for engagement and services that are culturally responsive to these kinship families\nsuggestions for reframing policy and practice for kinship services for these populations\n\nTo learn more\, visit the Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/intersection-of-kinship-care-and-culture-african-caribbean-communities-in-america/
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Joy & Harmony: 10th Annual Education Student Affiliate Dinner
DESCRIPTION:In our high-tech\, high-pressure educational environment\, it is so easy to forget how children and teachers need to experience the joy and fun of learning. They need to experience it without stress and fear of failure\, but with confidence\, success\, and high-quality experiences of delight. Through this\, children make meaningful connections and feel valued\, confident\, and safe in loving classroom communities. \nIf you are an educator looking to bring more joy into your classroom\, join Seton Hill University for this annual event\, featuring Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld. \nBrodskey Chenfeld is an educational consultant\, teacher\, and the author of “Still Teaching in the Key of Life: Joyful Stories From Early Childhood Settings.” \nEvent Details\nWednesday\, April 12 | 5 – 8:30 p.m. \nCecilian Hall Administration Building (2nd Floor)\, Seton Hill University\n1 Seton Hill Drive\nGreensburg\, PA 15601 \nCost: $25 \nRegister \nInterested individuals must register by Monday\, April 3.  \nLearn More\nEvent schedule: \n5:00 Registration\, appetizers\n5:30 Welcome\n6:00 Dinner\n7:00 Keynote Speaker\n8:00 Raffle/Closing \nWhile Seton Hill students\, faculty\, and staff are encouraged to attend\, all members of the Greater Pittsburgh community are welcome at this event. \nTo learn more about this event\, visit the Seton Hill University website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/celebrating-joy-harmony-10th-annual-education-student-affiliate-dinner/
LOCATION:Seton Hill University | Cecilian Hall\, Administration Building\, 1 Seton Hill Drive\, Greensburg\, PA\, 15601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Discover strategies to create welcoming and safe learning spaces\, and nurture healing relationships with students at this webinar\, hosted by Mindful Schools. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, April 12 | 7 – 8:30 p.m.\nVirtual\nCost: $95+\nRegister \nRegistration closes at 11:59 p.m. on April 11. \nLearn More\nJoin this workshop to examine a nervous system framework and understand the ways that traumatic stress shows up as recognizable behaviors in both students and educators. In this training\, we will explore practices that support nervous system settling––in ourselves and our students. Learn strategies to be both proactive and reactive when traumatic stress is triggered. \nIn this workshop\, participants will: \n\nLearn how trauma impacts the brain and behavior\, and how it shows up in the classroom\nExperience mindfulness practices that empower you to settle your own nervous system\nExplore strategies\, practices\, and classroom routines that support nervous system regulation\n\nFor additional information\, visit the Mindful Schools website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/building-a-trauma-sensitive-classroom/
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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough whole and small group discussions and activities\, students will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments\, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. \nThis event is only available for those located in Allegheny County. \nSession Details\nThursday\, April 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nCost: $10\nInstructor: Shawna Mohler and Elizabeth Foreman\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on April 11.\n\nMore Information\nCourse standards: child observation\, documentation\, and assessment. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations/
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-2023/2023-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Homewood Block Party
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting all to join us for a free event in the Homewood community! There will be craft activities\, along with face painting\, dancing\, and more for all ages! There will be a wide variety of resources from organizations in Homewood and the Pittsburgh area for caregivers and families. \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 (Outside) \nWhen: \nSaturday\, April 15\, 2023 from 12–4 p.m. \nShare our flyer with your networks. \nFor details or questions\, visit The Hub & Family Center Facebook Group.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-block-party-2023/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Black Birth Expo
DESCRIPTION:Are you pregnant\, a parent\, a birth worker\, a community member\, or an individual passionate about health equity? If so\, celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with Healthy Start at this event\, featuring Maternal and Child Health Consultant\, Christin Farmer. \nAbout the Black Birth Expo\nThe Black Birth Expo aims to build a community of people with a shared identity and goal\, and uplift birth workers and advocates dedicated to improving maternal and child health. \nThis event will include: \n\nengaging sessions for expecting parents\na keynote address from Maternal and Child Health Consultant\, Christin Farmer\nreal talk about motherhood and fatherhood\nactivities for the whole families\nlocal resources and vendors\nfood offerings from local\, Black-owned restaurants\n\nEvent Details\nSaturday\, April 15 | 12 – 6 p.m. \nAugust Wilson African American Cultural Center \nCost: Free \nVIP Tickets: $25 \nRegister \nLearn More\nPittsburgh has been rated one of the best places to live in the U.S. But too often\, Black neighbors aren’t included in that vitality. Local Black families experience disparities in wealth\, health\, education\, and more. \nWhere does it all begin? At birth. In Allegheny County\, Black babies are 5 times more likely than white babies to die in the year following birth. \nThe Black Birth Expo is just one way Healthy Start and other maternal and child health organizations are working to connect Black families to culturally relevant birthing and parenthood resources. \nFind more information on the Healthy Start website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/black-birth-expo/
LOCATION:August Wilson African American Cultural Center\, 980 Liberty Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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