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July 9, 2019

DHS Licensed Providers: Plan of Correction Notice

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is offering training for all DHS licensed providers on completing a Plan of Correction (POC).

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This free, live webinar training will focus on the elements needed for the foundation of an acceptable POC. It is strongly recommended that all facility staff involved in completing POCs attend one webinar session. Each scheduled webinar will last approximately one hour. Only one webinar should be attended, as the material covered will be the same in each session.

Webinar Dates

The dates for the webinars are as follows:

- Tuesday, July 16, 9:30 – 10: 30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 16, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 – 11: 30 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 23, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 – 11: 30 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 24, 1:30 – 2: 30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 25, 9:30 – 10: 30 a.m.

Registration

To register for a training session, visit the registration web page.

Space is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. After registering, you will receive a link to connect you to the webinar training.

Unable to Attend?

If you are unable to attend one of these webinar sessions, DHS will be offering a similar training in a self-paced format in late July 2019. Additional information will be shared on how to access the self-paced training in the future.

*Information provided by the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning

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Back-to-School Bash

Join the Latino Community Center on August 24 for their Back to School Bash at PNC Park!

About

The Back-to-School Bash is a great opportunity for both parents and providers! For parents, celebrate the day with your children and enjoy live music, activities, and food while learning about programs available in your region! For providers, enjoy the day while connecting with the Latino community!

Activities

The event will feature:

a book bag and school supply giveaway,
children’s activities,
a DJ,
a meet and greet with the Pirates,
a taco bar,
and more!

Learn More

To learn more and ask questions, email Emily Blair at eblair@latinocommunitycenter.org.

Interested in hosting a table at the event? Click here to register.

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July 5, 2019

Storymobile at Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center

Families and caregivers with young children are invited to join Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Pittsburgh at the Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center for their Storymobile visits!

About the Storymobile

Storymobiles are libraries-on-wheels; taking stories, activities, books, and literacy resources to early childcare centers, pre-k and kindergarten classrooms, afterschool programs, public housing communities, and community events across Pittsburgh.

Focused on kindergarten readiness, Storymobile programming is designed to introduce young students to the joy of reading; expose them to challenging subject matter, including math and science themes, in a way that they embrace and enjoy; and reinforce skills recommended by state and federal curricula.

All children that participate with Storymobile will be signed up for the Books for Keeps program, enabling them to select a book to take home and keep four times throughout the year.

Learn More

To learn more, contact RIF Pittsburgh at 412.321.8022 or email info@rifpittsburgh.org.

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*Information provided by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh

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July 2, 2019

Working Moms Group

A space for prenatal and postpartum moms. Free to attend every Tuesday.

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Registration

To register or ask questions, call 412.945.7670, ext. 103 or email tara@mayaorganization.org.

See the full July calendar of Maya Organization’s free classes.

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Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 4

Join Buzzword Pittsburgh every Wednesday from July 10 to August 7 for Talk & Play Series 4! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided.

Program Schedule

The schedule of events is as follows:

- Wednesday, July 10 • Word of the Day: SECRET
  with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera
- Wednesday, July 17 • Word of the Day: INFESTED
  with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Wednesday, July 24 • Word of the Day: PROTECT
  with Carnegie Science Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
- Wednesday, July 31 • Word of the Day: ERUPT
  with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
- Wednesday, August 7 • Word of the Day: SOAR
  with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

More Information

For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.

Click here to view the Facebook event page.

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Free Dental Clinic: Mission of Mercy

Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is providing free dental clinic services on a first-come, first served basis on July 26 and 27th, with doors opening at 6 a.m.

About

If you, a loved one, or a friend are in need of free dental care, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh (MOMPGH) is here to help! MOMPGH provides free dental services, with a limit of one dental procedure per patient per day, on a first-come, first serve basis until capacity is reached.

The clinic doesn’t require specific eligibility or income requirements and is open to children (ages 2 to 17) and adults. If a child is present (anyone under 18), there must be a guardian available to watch the child at all times, meaning if one adult is receiving a procedure, another must be present to watch the child. Child care is not provided.

Pre-registration is not required, but it is recommended to arrive early. Participants must enter through the PPG Paints Arena Highmark Gate, located next to the Epiphany Catholic Church on Centre Avenue.

Services Provided

The free dental clinic provides:

cleanings,
fillings
root canal treatments on selective teeth,
extractions,
oral hygiene instruction, and
a limited number of temporary partial dental appliances.

Transportation

Shuttle services will be provided for patients, with two routes available. The circuit for each route will on the hour, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last shuttle will depart PPG Paints Arena at 6 p.m.

Route A

Station Square T Station
Carson Towers (2117 East Carson Street)
Hillman Library (2960 Forbes Avenue)
VA Pittsburgh Hospital – University Center
Jubilee Kitchen (2005 Wyandotte Street)
PPG Paints Arena (1001 Fifth Avenue)

Route B

Saint Stanislaus Church (57 21st Street)
Giant Eagle on North Side (318-320 Cedar Avenue)
Greyhound Station (55 11th Street)
Market Square
PPG Paints Arean (1001 Fifth Avenue)

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Learn More

To learn more about available services, what to expect, and more, visit the MOMPGH page.

For questions, email info@MOMpgh.org.

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June 21, 2019

Raising Readers Together

The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger.

Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources.

Summer 2019 Books:

June 27: Puppy Truck
July 11: Baby Moon
July 18: Uncle Peter’s Amazing Chinese Wedding
July 25: If You Give A Mouse An iPhone
August 1: The New Girl . . . and Me
August 8: My Pen
August 15: Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion
August 22: My Daddy Rules the World

Questions

For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.421.3889 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org.

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June 14, 2019

OpenStreetsPGH

Join Bike Pittsburgh in Uptown, Southside, and Downtown on July 28 for an opportunity to walk, run, and bike down main roads and explore businesses, watch live performances, and participate in countless fun activities for the whole family.

About

Take a classic Pittsburgh experience – traveling from a bridge into a tunnel – and try it on foot or by bike! Explore Downtown, Uptown, and Southside including the Birmingham Bridge, the 10th St Bridge, and the Armstrong Tunnel! Hop off your bike or slow your stroll to stop at hubs around the route! Hubs feature free fitness classes with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, kids activities, and local vendors!

Activities

As you walk, run, or bike down the route you will find:

- live performances,
- giant board games,
- local food and shops,
- fitness classes,
- kids activities,
- and more!

Learn More

To learn more, visit the Bike Pittsburgh website.

Questions

For questions, contact Bike Pittsburgh at 412.325.4334 or openstreetspgh@bikepgh.org.

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OpenStreetsPGH

Join Bike Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, the Strip District, and Downtown on June 30 for an opportunity to walk, run, and bike down main roads and explore hundreds of businesses, watch live performances, and participate in countless fun activities for the whole family.

About

Penn Avenue and Butler Street are yours for the day, so lace up your sneakers or pump up your bike tires! Come out to Explore hundreds of businesses from Market Square to the Strip District to Lawrenceville on our most popular route yet! Hop off your bike or slow your stroll to stop at hubs around the route! Hubs feature free fitness classes with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, kids activities, and local vendors!

Activities

As you walk, run, or bike down the route you will find:

- live performances,
- giant board games,
- local food and shops,
- fitness classes,
- kids activities,
- and more!

Learn More

To learn more, visit the Bike Pittsburgh website.

Questions

For questions, contact Bike Pittsburgh at 412.325.4334 or openstreetspgh@bikepgh.org.

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June 11, 2019

Summer Food Service Program: Free Meals & Activities

The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program providing free meals and fun activities to kids 18 and under during the summer when school is out of session.

Who Can Visit A Summer Food Site?

Hundreds of sites are opening this summer throughout Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset and Washington counties. Meals are served free to any kid 18 and under. There is no registration required to participate, kids can visit any site during its specified serving time to receive a free meal.