July 5, 2023 2023 Paving the Way to Educational Success Conference The 2023 Paving the Way to Educational Success Conference is a unique learning opportunity to support children and youth experiencing homelessness and students experiencing foster care. This three-day conference is ideal for: School district homeless liaisons. Foster care points of contact. Child welfare agency education liaisons and private providers. Shelter staff and staff in congregate care settings. Early education, Head Start staff, and K-12 educators. School social workers and counselors. Pupil services personnel. Post-secondary staff. Any professionals working with children and youth experiencing homelessness, children and youth experiencing foster care. When: Wednesday, 10/11 – Friday, 10/13 Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, Pa. 16046 Register (There is no cost to attend.) The Paving the Way Conference is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education programs Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) and Educational Stability for Children and Youth in Foster Care and is held in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Center for Schools and Communities.
January 3, 2020 Community Baby Shower | McKeesport & More Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events are designed for expecting parents or individuals caring for a newborn (0-3 months). Available Dates January 4, 2020 (Tarentum) First UP Church | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 7, 2020 (Hazelwood) Carnegie Library of Hazelwood | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 13, 2020 (West End/McKees Rocks) Encore Event Designs | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF February 17, 2020 (McKeesport, East McKeesport, Wilmerding, and White Oak) White Oak Athletic Association | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF February 27, 2020 Wilkins Event Center / Hosanna House | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF Learn More To see if you qualify and to register, contact Beverly’s Birthdays at 724.590.5106 or getinvolved@beverlysbirthdays.org. Learn more about Beverly’s Birthdays by visiting their website.
December 17, 2019 Community Baby Shower | West End/McKees Rocks Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events are designed for expecting parents or individuals caring for a newborn (0-3 months). Available Dates January 4, 2020 (Tarentum) First UP Church | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 7, 2020 (Hazelwood) Carnegie Library of Hazelwood | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 13, 2020 (West End/McKees Rocks) Encore Event Designs | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF February 17, 2020 (McKeesport, East McKeesport, Wilmerding, and White Oak) White Oak Athletic Association | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF Learn More To see if you qualify and to register, contact Beverly’s Birthdays at 724.590.5106 or getinvolved@beverlysbirthdays.org. Learn more about Beverly’s Birthdays by visiting their website.
Community Baby Shower | Hazelwood Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events are designed for expecting parents or individuals caring for a newborn (0-3 months). Available Dates January 4, 2020 (Tarentum) First UP Church | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 7, 2020 (Hazelwood) Carnegie Library of Hazelwood | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 13, 2020 (West End/McKees Rocks) Encore Event Designs | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF February 17, 2020 (McKeesport, East McKeesport, Wilmerding, and White Oak) White Oak Athletic Association | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF Learn More To see if you qualify and to register, contact Beverly’s Birthdays at 724.590.5106 or getinvolved@beverlysbirthdays.org. Learn more about Beverly’s Birthdays by visiting their website.
Community Baby Shower | Tarentum Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events are designed for expecting parents or individuals caring for a newborn (0-3 months). Available Dates January 4, 2020 (Tarentum) First UP Church | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 7, 2020 (Hazelwood) Carnegie Library of Hazelwood | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF January 13, 2020 (West End/McKees Rocks) Encore Event Designs | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF February 17, 2020 (McKeesport, East McKeesport, Wilmerding, and White Oak) White Oak Athletic Association | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PDF Learn More To see if you qualify and to register, contact Beverly’s Birthdays at 724.590.5106 or getinvolved@beverlysbirthdays.org. Learn more about Beverly’s Birthdays by visiting their website.
August 30, 2019 Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness Join the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement on October 1 for their upcoming webinar, “Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness: Conversations with Families about Living Experiences and Housing Goals.” About Staff in Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care programs are often in a position to have talks with families about their living situation. They can use the definition of homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act as a blueprint for providing information and support to families. In this webinar, develop a shared understanding of McKinney-Vento definition and common terms as they appear in regulation and practice. Learn how relationship building and exemplary practices are key when in engaging in sensitive conversations with families. This is the first webinar in the Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness Webinar Series. Register To register and learn more, visit the event webpage! *Information provided by ECLKC
August 22, 2019 Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Summit Congress approved provisions prioritizing children who experience homelessness to be served by Head Start, the Child Care Development Fund, and other high-quality early learning programs. On September 16, professionals are invited to the “Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Summit: Educate. Collaborate. Inspire.” to explore these changes, identify challenges, and discuss the future. About Thousands of young homeless children are in shelter or living doubled up in Pennsylvania, in New Jersey, and in Delaware. High-quality early learning programs like Head Start can strengthen their resilience, but access is a challenge. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Bergeron, National Director of Head Start, this Summit will explore what has happened since those changes, identify local and national challenges, and consider the role of intermediaries. Registration To attend the Summit, complete the event registration webpage. Learn More To learn more, visit the event page. For questions, contact Joe Willard at 267.777.5851 or jwillard@pec-cares.org. *Information provided by the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
