Are you interested in learning about the role creativity plays in your early learning program? Join Trying Together on July 15 for our online course, “Creativity Concepts.”
About
This course will serve as an introduction to creativity and children’s developmental stages with arts learning. The course instructor will share ideas for visual art, music, movement prompts, and activities. A supply list will be shared before class for those interested in participating in hands-on artmaking.
All registrations must be submitted by Monday, July 13. Space is limited.
Course Details
- Session Date: Wednesday, July 15 | 6 – 8 p.m.
- Instructor: Alison Babusci
- CKC: K11.C2
- CDA Subject Area: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development.
- Two PQAS and ACT 48 hours available.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the course webpage.
More Information
For more information, contact Community Engagement Assistant Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
If you are a child care provider in Allegheny County currently using or interested in using the Allegheny Child Care Finder, you can join Bridgecare during open office hours to get your questions answered!
Wednesday, 6/24
- 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Thursday, 6/25
- 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Join Global Links and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank (WPDB) on June 25 for their public drive-up diaper distribution event outside of PPG Paints Arena (rain or shine). To ensure participant safety, this event cannot accommodate walk-up participants.
About
Global Links and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank (WPDB) have partnered to host a public drive-up diaper distribution event outside PPG Paints Arena (rain or shine), thanks to support from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The distribution will be equipped to serve up to 1,000 cars.
What’s Included?
Families and caregivers of young children who are experiencing financial hardship are invited to line up by car outside PPG Paints Arena to receive the following items (at no cost to families):
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- One case (four packages) of diapers per car.
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- One package of wipes per car.
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- An informational sheet listing neighborhood resource centers that can provide further diaper assistance.
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Please note that two families CANNOT be represented in one car. Parents and caregivers will have the option of choosing one or two different sizes of diapers.
Traffic Details
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- All vehicles attending the diaper distribution will enter the distribution area by turning onto Logan Street from Centre Avenue. Once on Logan Street, personnel on-site will direct vehicles from the lots to the location at which the diapers will be distributed. To exit, all traffic will be routed to Fullerton Street and will exit via Centre Avenue.
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- Bedford Avenue between Washington Place and Crawford Street will be closed to traffic from downtown going uphill. Traffic from downtown can turn right onto Washington Place to access Centre Avenue or stay left on Bigelow Boulevard.
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- Wylie Avenue will be closed between Crawford Street and Logan Street.
More Information
To learn more, visit the Drive-Up Diaper Distribution event page or the Global Links website.
Are you interested in learning about options for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child as they transition from preschool early intervention (EI) to elementary school? Join the PEAL Center on July 1 for their webinar, “Transitioning Your Child From Preschool Early Intervention to Elementary School.”
About
In this webinar, participants will learn about:
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- the importance of informed decision making in determining educational placement,
- options for developing an IEP as a child transitions,
- the impact of adult perspectives on children’s opportunities, and
- a Student Snapshot tool families can use in preparing for the transition.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
Since the City of Pittsburgh’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launch in February 2019, the program has grown to include over 3,200 local children and recently sent its 30,000th book. Thanks to funding received from the Hillman Family Foundation and McCauley Ministries, the program will continue to sustain and grow services in Pittsburgh.
About the Program
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a free program for any child who lives in the City of Pittsburgh age zero to five to receive one book a month in the mail until their fifth birthday. When they turn five, they will have their own library of up to 60 books.
The City of Pittsburgh’s program is affiliated with the national initiative started by music legend Dolly Parton. Participating children will begin receiving books through the U.S. Postal Services approximately eight weeks after the registration form has been received.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, preschoolers must:
- be a resident of the City of Pittsburgh,
- have a parent or guardian fill out an official registration form, and
- notify the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania of any address changes.
Registration
To sign up for this program, register your child(ren) online via the Imagination Library website!
Interested in mailing in or submitting your registration in person? See their webpage for more details.
More Information
For any questions, please contact Tiffini Simoneaux at tiffini.simoneaux@pittsburghpa.gov or 412.255.2505. To view the booklist, visit the Imagination Library website.
Choosing high-quality child care is a complex process, and to many it may feel overwhelming right now. Join the Center for Women Pittsburgh, Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5, and Trying Together on June 28 for their virtual workshop “Choosing Child Care.”
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Through this virtual workshop, participants will:
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- learn about the CDC guidelines that early learning professionals are incorporating into their programs;
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- hear questions they can use to ask providers about sanitation and physical distancing;
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- see a live demonstration a new search tool for child care in Allegheny County;
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- get tips on the application process, as well as what you need to apply for assistance; and
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- know how they can help advocate for needed changes to the child care system.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
Are you interested in learning about child care, after-school, out-of-school, and summer programs in Allegheny County? Visit the Allegheny Child Care website to search for available child care spots at programs near you!
What is Allegheny Child Care?
Allegheny Child Care is a unique pilot project that has been developed to support the child care needs of families. Through this online tool, parents and caregivers can search for available child care spots at all Allegheny County early learning programs, including after-school, out-of-school, and summer camps. To search for a program near you, visit the Allegheny Child Care website!
Information for Early Learning Professionals
If your organization provides child care, after-school, out-of-school, and/or summer programming, update your listing as soon as possible on the Allegheny Child Care website. By updating your information, the Allegheny Child Care tool will assist you in promoting and marketing your program(s) to families. In turn, this will allow your program to expedite the process of getting children enrolled, thus making an often stressful task less burdensome for families.
For questions or concerns, please read the FAQ guide or email info@alleghenychildcare.org.
Additional Resources
Trying Together developed the following resources to assist families in identifying high-quality early learning programs, as well as what questions to ask to better understand their program’s COVID-19 procedures.
For additional support in finding child care and/or funding your child care needs, visit the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 website or call 412.350.3577.
More Information
The Allegheny Child Care initiative is managed by Trying Together in partnership with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST, an initiative of the United Way of Southwestern PA); with additional support from the City of Pittsburgh; and was developed in collaboration with Child Care Aware of America, The Heinz Endowments, and technology partners Bowtie, BrightHive, and BridgeCare.
To learn more and search for programs near you, visit the Allegheny Child Care website.
Are you interested in learning how to build a father-friendly program? Join the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) on June 16 for their webinar, “Fostering Fathers’ Leadership Skills.”
About
In this webinar, participants will explore tools, resources, and ideas they can use to build a father-friendly program. Register to learn how to create an environment that actively encourages fathers to engage with their child’s learning and development. Participants will also review examples of program efforts that help fathers continue to build their voices as leaders in early childhood programs and their communities.
This webinar is best suited for Head Start and Early Head Start directors, managers, family services staff, and parent leaders; T/TA providers; and early childhood leaders who support children and their families. Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the webinar.
Featured Topics
Topics for the webinar include:
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- exploring the importance of developing a program environment that promotes fathers’ leadership;
- preparing staff to successfully integrate father engagement into their programs; and
- sharing tips from programs that engage fathers as leaders and advocates in their work.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
More Information
For questions, contact NCECHW at pfcewebinars@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909.
Photo Credit
Photography by Emily O’Donnell.
From June 15 to July 24, Citiparks will be offering CitiCamp@Home, a six-week program for families that offers weekly take-home STEM/STEAM projects, games, giveaways, and chances to win prizes.
About
Families are invited to join Citiparks lead explorer Caterina as she guides explorers through summertime urban adventures! Through conveniently packaged To-Go Kits, families will gain access to everything they need to create great projects that include built-in literacy and math components.
Additional resources will be provided by WQED, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Carlow University Education Department, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and UPMC Children’s Hospital.
Pick Up Locations
Kits will be available at the Citiparks Summer Grab & Go locations listed below starting Monday, June 15 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- Northview Heights Public Safety Center
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If you are not able to participate in the Summer Food program but would like to play along, printable materials will also be available on the Citiparks website.
More Information
For more information, read the full press release or call 412.665.3665.
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Don’t let your child fall behind on their needed immunizations. Visit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to access vaccinations for children ages two months through high school, receive WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) form assistance, learn important health and safety information, and more.
About the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown are partnering to bring needed vaccines, safely, to western Pennsylvania communities through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
Appropriate physical distancing measures will be maintained. Please give yourself adequate time in case of a wait. Adults and children over age two are asked to arrive wearing a mask. A mask will be provided if you do not have one. Children must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian.
Services Provided
The following services will be available:
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- vaccinations, ages two months through high school;
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) form assistance;
- health and safety information;
- kindergarten registration information;
- at-home activities for summertime; and
- food and infant formula resources.
Available Dates and Locations
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is scheduled at the following locations and times:
Always call the Care Mobile prior to coming to any clinic at 412.352.1059 or 412.352.1060 for updated information about any weather or mechanical difficulties. No appointment is necessary at most sites.
More Information
For questions, contact the Care Mobile at 412.352.1059. To view the updated schedule, please visit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh website.
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