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January 13, 2021

Q&A: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award

ELRC Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help child care providers through the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award application process. Sessions will be held at various times from January 13 to January 22, 2021.

About

Child care providers can now apply for a $600 Pandemic Relief Award on behalf of their eligible child care employees and child care support employees currently working directly with children as of January 1, 2021, and working a minimum of 20 paid hours a week. Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help providers through the application process.

To learn more about the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award, read our news post.

Session Dates

- Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501876140
- Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892778291
- Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85395777828
- Friday, January 15, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633658557
- Saturday, January 16, 2021 | 10 – 11 a.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099626792
- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call
- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 3 – 4 p.m.
  Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668436877
- Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88072361423
- Friday, January 22, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460465998

More Information

For questions, contact ELRC Region 5 at 1.888.340.3572 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.

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August 6, 2020

Information about Unreceived Stimulus Checks

Are you an individual who did not receive a stimulus check? If you didn’t file federal taxes in 2018 or 2019, you may need to sign up to receive your check using the IRS’s free online tool.

About

As a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act), the United States Department of Treasury issued funds known as Economic Impact Payments (EIP), or stimulus payments, to most Americans beginning April 10, 2020.

Stimulus checks were automatically deposited to the accounts of individuals who filed federal taxes in 2018 or 2019. Those who did not file federal taxes will need to sign up to receive their check. Participants may be eligible for a payment of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples filing jointly, in addition to $500 per qualifying child.

Who Is Eligible?

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and qualifying resident aliens who:

- have a valid Social Security number,
- could not be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer, and
- had adjusted gross income under certain limits.

Sign Up to Receive Your Check

Individuals who have not received their check must sign up by October 15 to get their payment this year. To sign up to receive your check, use the IRS’s free online tool. The following information will be collected: your full name, mailing address, email address, date of birth, and Social Security number.

The Non-Filers: Enter Payment tool is intended for individuals who were not required to file a federal tax return for 2019. Individuals may not need to file a federal tax return for several reasons, including the following: the individual earned an income of less than $12,200; a married couple filed jointly and together their income was less than $24,400; or the individual did not earn an income.

More Information

For more information, visit the IRS website.

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July 14, 2020

Rent Assistance Available in Allegheny County

Allegheny County is partnering with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to jointly fund the CARES Rent Relief Program. Through the program, individuals experiencing job loss or loss of income due to COVID-19 can apply for rent payment assistance.

Available Assistance

- Up to $750 per month per household in state-funded rental assistance.
- Up to $750 per month per household in Allegheny County-funded rental assistance.
- Up to $200 per month per household in County funding to cover additional household costs for gas, electric, and/or internet; late fees charged by the landlord and/or utility company; and/or court costs.
- Payments will be made to the landlord on behalf of the renter for a maximum of six months of assistance between March 1 and November 30, 2020 (may include December rent). Funds can be used to pay rent from March 1 to December 31, 2020.

Eligibility

To be eligible for program, individuals must meet the following criteria:

- The renter must have experienced job loss or a reduction in annual income due to COVID-19.
- The renter’s income may not exceed the Area Median Income for Allegheny County (adjusted for the number of people in the household).
- The renter must document at least a 30 percent reduction in income since March 1, 2020 due to COVID-19 OR the renter must have become unemployed, as verified by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, after March 1, 2020 as a result of COVID-19.

Submit an Application

To submit an application, visit the CARES Rent Relief Program page. Applications can be submitted from July 6 through September 30, 2020.

More Information

For questions, contact the Allegheny County Department of Human Services at 412.248.0021 or ahicaresrrp@actionhousing.org.