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September 10, 2026
OCDEL to Award Funds for Implementation or Continuation of Family Support Programs
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking to award funds to qualified applicants for the implementation or continuation of Family Support Programs. OCDEL’s Bureau of Early…
September 9, 2026
OCDEL Calls for Providers to Strengthen Measles Prevention Efforts Amid Outbreak
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling for early childhood providers to strengthen measles prevention efforts, contribute to vaccination awareness, and ensure that rapid response procedures…
September 9, 2026
Help to Promote Reading Among Children During September’s National Literacy Month
Although promoting early literacy is a year-round endeavor, September has been designated as National Literacy Month, during which educators and caregivers should encourage reading among children. Learn More Pennsylvania’s Office…
September 8, 2026
Annual Lights On Afterschool Celebration To Be Held in October
Lights On Afterschool will hold its 27th annual nationwide event celebrating after school programs and their role in the lives of children, families, and communities in October. Learn More Lights…
September 8, 2026
Child Mind Institute Resources Help Caregivers to Address Children’s Back-to-School Worries
Going back to school in the fall can be an exciting time for children – but it can also be a stressful one. The Child Mind Institute has put together…