October 29, 2025 Resources for November Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize various observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate these observances. Here is a list of resources for November observances: Month-Long Observances CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION MONTH Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series, Part V: Safety, Trying Together Creating Safe Environments for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children, Trying Together Creating an Emergency Kit for Your Family, Trying Together Discussing Emergencies with Children in a Non-Threatening Way, Trying Together Organizations Publish New Child Safety and Development Resources for Families and Educators, Trying Together New Food Safety Fact Sheets, Trying Together FAMILY STORIES MONTH Family Stories Month – November 2025, National Today Activities for National Family Stories Month, Connections Academy NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH Foster and Adoptive Families, Trying Together Support Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together PA Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN), Department of Human Services NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS APPRECIATION MONTH Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series, Part XII: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together A Guide to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others, Trying Together Support Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together Self Care Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together Navigating Difficult Emotions as Caregivers: A Guide for Families, Trying Together NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Native American Heritage Month, U.S. Department of the Interior/Indian Affairs Native American Heritage Month, American Library Association Native American Heritage Month Activities, Lesson Plans, and Printables, TeacherVision Week-Long Observances NOVEMBER 3 – 9 IS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK Buzzword Boxes & Activities, Buzzword Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together NOVEMBER 16 – 20 IS NATIONAL HUNGER & HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK The Facts, Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week Food Access Programs, City of Pittsburgh NOVEMBER 10 – 14 IS NATIONAL YOUNG READERS WEEK Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?, The Child Mind Institute WQED Kids Book List Focuses on Promoting Empathy in Children, Buzzword NOVEMBER 23 – 30 IS NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK Allegheny County Family Resource Map Highlights Support for Locals, Trying Together Types of Family Structures, Trying Together Family Guide: Family Dynamics, Trying Together The Story Behind Intergenerational Play, Playful Pittsburgh Days of Recognition NOVEMBER 4 IS ELECTION DAY General Election Day, Allegheny County PA Election 2025, Spotlight PA NOVEMBER 5 IS INTERNATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY How to Ask for and Receive Help, Trying Together Stress Relievers: Tips to Tame Stress, Mayo Clinic NOVEMBER 8 IS NATIONAL STEM/STEAM DAY 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day and STEAM Day, Left Brain Craft Brain Why is STEM Important in Early Childhood Education?, American University International STEM Day, American Library Association NOVEMBER 9 IS WORLD ADOPTION DAY Foster and Adoptive Families, Trying Together PA’s Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN), Department of Human Services NOVEMBER 13 IS WORLD KINDNESS DAY World Kindness Day, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation 7 Ways to Make Kindness a Norm in Your Daily Life, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Pre-K Kindness in the Classroom Lessons, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation NOVEMBER 20 IS UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY World Children’s Day, Unicef Universal Children’s Day Activities, Twinkl NOVEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL STAND UP TO BULLYING DAY Stop Bullying Now Hotline, The Cybersmile Foundation Office for Civil Rights Issues Fact Sheet on Diversity & Inclusion Activities, Trying Together
March 26, 2024 April 23 Primary Election Information and Key Dates Voters in Pennsylvania will cast their votes in the 2024 primary election on Tuesday, April 23. There are a number of factors to keep in mind for the primary, and it’s important to have a primary election voting plan in place. There’s still time to check your voter registration status and to review which options you have to cast your vote, whether it’s in person at your local polling place or by mail. Below are a list of important dates, places, and required actions for the 2024 primary election. Key Primary Election Dates Mark your calendar for these key dates. April 8, 2024 – Last day to register to vote before the April 23 election. April 16, 2024 – Last day to apply for absentee or mail-in ballot. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. The mail-in-ballot is also available in Spanish. April 23, 2024 – Last day to return mail-in or absentee ballots. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Register to Vote The deadline to register to vote is April 8, 2024. If you are not registered, register now by completing the Voter Registration Application. If you are uncertain of your registration status, check it by using the Pennsylvania Department of State Voter Registration Status Tool. Voter Registration Applications are also available in Traditional Chinese and Spanish. Military and overseas voters should use the federal form when applying for an absentee ballot. Online voter registration is open until 11:59 p.m. on April 8. Find Your Polling Place For those voting in person, locate your polling place on election day with the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Polling Place Search Tool. Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any person in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. Poll Workers Allegheny County’s Elections Division is currently seeking and assigning poll workers.Those who participate can volunteer to serve as a judge, inspector, or clerk of election. Poll workers, also referred to as election officers, earn from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers also receive paid training. Learn more about the Poll Worker Application process if you are interested in participating as a poll worker in the April 23 primary election. First-Time Voter Information First-time voters – including individuals who are voting for the first time at a polling place – will be asked to show an approved form of identification. All IDs must be valid and not expired. Accepted forms of identification include: Approved forms of photo ID PA driver’s license or ID card issued by PennDOT ID issued by any other Commonwealth ID issued by the U.S. Government U.S. passport U.S. Armed Forces ID Student ID Employee ID Approved forms of non-photo ID (must include the name and address of the elector) Voter’s identification and card issued by the voter registration commission Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth Non-photo issued by the U.S. Government Firearm permit Current utility bill Current bank statement Current paycheck Government check Visit the Pennsylvania Voter Services website for any voting information questions. Learn More If you have questions about your registration status, polling place, or anything relating to the April 23 election, visit the Allegheny County Elections website or contact the county election office at 412-350-4500. Address Allegheny County Elections Division 542 Forbes Ave., Suite 312 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953 Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 27, 2020 Pennsylvania Adjusts Mail-In Ballot Deadlines for COVID-19 Pennsylvania is now offering two options that community members can choose from to submit their vote if they are unable to get to the polls on election day, including mail-in and absentee ballots. Registered voters can submit either ballot via mail or in person at their County Election Office. Election and deadline dates for ballots have now changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About Thanks to sweeping reforms included in Act 77 of 2019, which take effect for the first time in the upcoming 2020 primary election, mail-in ballots will be available as an effort to increase voter access and security. Mail-in ballots not only offer an additional option for voters who are unable to make it to the polls but also provide a new option for Pennsylvanians who do not qualify for absentee ballots. Both mail-in and absentee voters will receive a ballot in the mail to complete and return to their county election office by 8 p.m. on election day (June 2, 2020). In order to request either ballot type, you must be registered to vote. Visit Check Your Registration Status to review your registration information. The deadline for voter registration is now May 18, 2020 Absentee Ballots If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness, you can request an absentee ballot. Voters will be required to list the reason for submitting this ballot type. This ballot type is best suited for: college students who are not registered to vote at their school address, people whose work or vacation take them away from the municipality where they live, those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from going to the polling place, members of the military, people who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday, and inmates who haven’t be convicted of a felony. Submit an Application Applications to receive an absentee ballot for the 2020 primary election must be received by your County Election Office by 5 p.m. on May 26, 2020. Complete the online application by clicking here. Special election voters can apply for an absentee ballot by completing the paper application form and submitting it to your County Election Office. Mail-In Ballots If you aren’t an absentee voter, you may apply for a mail-in ballot. Voters will not be required to list a reason for submitting this ballot type. This ballot type is suited for any person who wishes to submit their vote without visiting a polling place. Please note that mail-in ballots are not available for any election prior to the 2020 primary election. As of April 17, 2020, all registered voters in Allegheny County will receive a mail-in ballot application in the mail for the June 2 primary election due to the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis. Applications will be mailed with postage-paid addressed envelopes for community members to return their completed applications. Registered voters can also apply online to receive a mail-in ballot. Submit an Application Applications to receive a mail-in ballot for the 2020 primary election must be received by your County Election Office by 5 p.m. on May 26, 2020. Complete the online application by clicking here. After receiving your ballot in the mail, your completed ballot must be received no later than 8 p.m. on June 2, 2020. Registering to Vote Community members must register to vote at least 15 days before the election. To participate in the 2020 Primary Election, voter registrations must be submitted by May 18, 2020. Individuals can register to vote online, by mail, in person at your county voter registration office, or at a number of government agencies, including PennDOT Photo License and Driver’s License Centers. For more information on eligibility and registering to vote in Pennsylvania, visit the Votes PA website. More Information Visit the Votes PA website for more information on mail-in and absentee ballots, registering to vote in Pennsylvania, what to expect as a first-time voter, upcoming elections, and more. Information provided by Votes PA and Keystone Votes For more information on COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 Resources page here.
November 6, 2018 Vote Yes The day is here! Please join us and vote YES for Our kids. Our commitment. Here are some Election Day tips to help you vote and get the word out to your family and friends: Vote Find your polling place. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. As long as you’re in line before 8:00 p.m., you can vote! First-time voters are required to show a form of I.D. Share & Promote Tell your friends why you’re voting “YES” on Facebook. Send a personal letter to your friends. Download this sign and post a selfie on social media. Share this video. Read and share the steering committee’s full letter.
