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October 6, 2023

A Roadmap to Understanding Child Development

It can be intimidating for families and caregivers of young children to have open conversations about their child’s development with pediatric health care providers, early care and education providers, home…

Image: A young child slides down a play obstacle, with their hands holding them up gently.

October 4, 2023

Free Winter Coats For Children

Update: As of October 12, 2023, winter coats are no longer available. The Center for Community Resources, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is providing free winter…

Image: An early learning professional sits on the ground, interacting with two young children.

October 3, 2023

Thriving PA Releases Maternal Health Fact Sheets

ThrivingPA is out with an extensive series of new maternal health fact sheets to ensure that mothers and birthing parents are healthy and that their children have the best starts possible. These…

NAEYC Requests Educators Experience With The Child Care Cliff

October 3, 2023

NAEYC Seeking Educators’ Voices Regarding Long-Term Funding

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is asking early childhood educators to share stories about the importance of long-term, substantial, sustainable funding for child care and…

October 2, 2023

Center on the Developing Child Releases Report on Role of Racism in Child Development

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child recently released a report on the harmful effects of racism on child development, and possible policy solutions which address the source of structural,…