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Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education

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Oct-Dec: Virtual Parent Cafe Series. Registration link below image.

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Tutoring program for students in many area districts (link in comments)

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Breastfeeding Survival Guide for the First Two Weeks

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Breastfeeding Survival Guide for the First Two Weeks

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Lactation Education Resources provides online lactation courses following the IBLCE blueprint designed to prepare students to sit for the IBLCE exam to achieve certification or recertification as lactation consultants.

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Brown Mamas' Guide to Black Doulas in Pittsburgh

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Our city is awakening to the power of Black Doulas in Pittsburgh. It is an exciting time for these front-line workers who are literally preserving our future with their hands. Brown Mamas is all about making sure that when you want to support Black women you can, so we made this list of Black doulas to help you buy Black when birthing.

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Motherhood is suppossed to be a time of joy and triumph over the 9-month journey of pregnancy, but what happens when your baby's health takes a turn for the worse. Sheltaya Williams gives a heartfelt story of her baby Brooklyn's fight for life. Long Live Brooklyn. Support the Brown Mama Monologues Donate Paypal.me/BrownMamas Purchase our Merch Buy the Brown Mama Mindset book set Follow us on Facebook Follow us on IG

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Motherhood is suppossed to be a time of joy and triumph over the 9-month journey of pregnancy, but what happens when your baby's health takes a turn for the worse. Sheltaya Williams gives a heartfelt story of her baby Brooklyn's fight for life. Long Live Brooklyn.

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"Just In Time" Tool to Support Families of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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"Just in Time" Resources to Support Families of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Brought to you by the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management and NCHAM's Family Advisory Committee
This guide is a tool to help families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) connect to family-tofamily supports with a focus on state-level resources. NCHAM encourages copying and posting this tool by EHDI and Part C programs, family support organizations, and health care providers. States are welcome to adapt it for their own use, adding resources unique to their state.

Just in Time Tool

The "Just in Time" tool [PDF] is designed especially for family organizations to help them in their job to support families. It contains the most essential resources identified by both families and professionals to address hearing-related needs. Family organizations, such as Family Voices, Family-to-Family Health Information Centers, Parent Training and Information Centers, and Parent-to-Parent USA chapters are invited to do the following:

Essential Information

Ensures that every baby receives a hearing screening and needed follow-up testing.

Coordinates with early intervention and helps families get access to services.

Ensures culturally-competent family support available to every family of an infant who is DHH.

State specific contacts available at http://EHDIprograms.org/.

Provides important information for families needing to connect with state newborn hearing screening programs.

Features a Family Support Tab providing links to family organizations that can help families of children who are DHH.

Print materials available: Communicate With Your Child booklets and "Learning about Hearing Loss: A Roadmap for Families".

State specific content available.

Developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Answers questions about infant hearing screening and follow up testing, hearing devices, language & speech, and parenting issues.

Available in Spanish and English.

Features programs and services about understanding hearing loss and how hearing is tested; finding professionals with expertise in serving babies with hearing loss; fitting a baby with a hearing device, and family support groups.

Lists national organizations and state contacts.

Available in Spanish and English.

By Families, For Families

Is a parent-driven organization to support all families of children who are DHH.

Shares unbiased information about communication modalities, advocacy and more.

Offers Guide By Your Side program: one-on-one family to family connections to support families with newly-identified children.

Promotes Family Leadership in Language and Learning (FL3): resources to strengthen family leadership, support child language, literacy, social skills and DHH adult connections.

State specific content available.

Multiple languages: English, Spanish, Russian (more languages on local chapter pages).

Family-led organizations in every state that connect families to peer support, including under served populations.

Provides information, education, training, support and referral services.

Print materials available.

State-specific contacts available.

Multiple languages: over 90 language options.

Works with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, including those who are DHH, ages birth to 26.

Helps parents participate effectively in their children's education and development.

Partners with professionals and policy makers to improve outcomes for all children with disabilities.

Print materials available.

State-specific contacts available.

Multiple languages: available via most state-specific links.

Offers emotional & informational support for families of children who have special needs, including those who are DHH.

Provides parents with one-to-one "match" with experienced, trained volunteer support parents.

Assists parents in finding information and resources.

State chapters in most states as well as neighboring state support.

Multiple languages: available via most state-specific links.

More Resources

Has a national web-based directory of places that offer pediatric audiology services to children ages birth to five.

Helps families to find local providers.

Allows providers to enter their information so that they can reach clients.

State and local level contact information available.

Offers family supports to early language and early intervention for babies who are DHH.

Provides strategies on how to read to children who are DHH.

Produces "Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education", theme-based magazine focusing on best practices in educating DHH children.

Materials available in Spanish, English, and ASL.

Offers information about options and considerations on how to select a communication approach for their child. Especially useful for families using a listening and spoken language approach.

Provides information and resources to help families learn how to provide access to communication as early as possible.

Promotes access to communication- rich environments.

Supports and educates families as well as advocates for access to information about communication and literacy.

Emphasizes the benefits of using visual language with young children.

Provides resources for using cued speech - a visual mode of communication in which mouth movements of speech combine with "cues" to make the sounds (phonemes) of traditional spoken languages look different.

Offers links to special cued speech instructors.

Focuses on the role of cued speech in promoting language and literacy.

Families Often Ask...

I'm concerned about my baby's hearing and wonder if she has a hearing loss. Who can help me?

I'd like to know more about different ways to communicate with my baby- where can I get information?

Who can connect me with other parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing?

My child has other needs in addition to hearing. Who can help me get information about other disabilities or health conditions?

I don't think my child is getting the early intervention services they need. Where can I learn more about my child's early intervention and educational rights?

Is there money available to get help to pay for hearing aids or other technology and services?
This has been funded in part by a cooperative agreement (U52MC04391) from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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For over 25 years, the Allegheny Regional Asset District - RAD - has invested in Allegheny County's quality of life through financial support of libraries, parks and trails, arts and cultural organizations, regional attractions, sports and civic facilities, and public transit.

With half of the proceeds from Allegheny County's additional one percent sales and use tax, RAD has invested more than $2 billion in our regional assets since its inception. An additional $2 billion has gone directly to the County and its 128 municipalities for property tax relief and local government services. RAD is a time-tested solution that works for the economy, for assets, for citizens, for municipalities - for all. RAD works here.
RAD is committed to the health and safety of our communities and follows the County's guidelines and recommendations as they relate to the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to learn more. Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, many organizations are requiring advanced reservations and/or have capacity limits and other safety measures in place. As safety protocols continue to evolve, please check each organization's website to ensure you understand their policies before attending their events.

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For over 25 years, the Allegheny Regional Asset District - RAD - has invested in Allegheny County's quality of life through financial support of libraries, parks and trails, arts and cultural organizations, regional attractions, sports and civic facilities, and public transit.

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COVID-19 Community Resources, from Pitt's CEC

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In this time of emergency, the CECs are concerned about the safety, health, and well-being of all communities. This website contains some resources to support and encourage wellness and well-being. Please contact Daren Ellerbee, Kirk Holbrook, or Lina Dostilio with any questions.

Access to Information and Updates on COVID-19

Access to Information and Updates on COVID-19

Educational Activity Ideas

Educational Activity Ideas

Online Learning Resources

Online Learning Resources
General Resources Literacy and Reading Focused Math Focused Various museums to visit online and/or go on virtual tours:

Physical Activities for Youth

Physical Activities for Youth

Be Fit Pitt with the Healthy Lifestyle Institute - Remote Activity Options:
Visit or Subscribe to our YouTube Page for activity break and workout content.

Over 500 Activity Break (under 2 minutes)

Workouts to follow along with between 5-40 minutes - no equipment needed

Tutorials and variations for all skill levels

JUST DANCE' Dance Alongs - All ages!
The YouTube playlist below is just a family friendly starting place. You can search 'Just Dance' on Youtube and a slew of options will come up.

Cosmic Kids Yoga - Ages 3-6
YouTube channel with Yoga videos ranging from 3 minute mindfulness breaks to full hour long yoga sessions. It is accessible to children of all levels.

'7M Workout' App - Ages 7-13
Family friendly app that helps users stay fit every day by guiding you through seven minute workouts!

Mindfulness Activities

Resources for Those Caring for Children and Teens

Resources for Those Caring for Children and Teens

Mental and Physical Health Resources

Mental and Physical Health Resources

The World Health Organization's daily updates: https://www.who.int

Basics on Practice Social Distancing, Washing your hands frequently, Disinfecting commonly used objects (including your phone), etc: Practical Tips For Coronavirus Prevention, And How Not to Panic

National Center for PTSD: Covid-19 Resources for Managing Stress COVID-19: Resources for Managing Stress - PTSD

RESOLVE Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-796-8226
Resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service. It's free to all residents of Allegheny County, regardless of your ability to pay

Allegheny County has services in place for individuals to speak with someone to assist in emotional support.

A Peer Support and Advocacy Network is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. by calling 1-866-661-9726

Crisis Services available 24 hours/7 days a week by calling 1-888-796-8226

Forward Wellness Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC

Telehealth services that accepts all commercial insurance. Some commercial plans are also waiving copays. Sliding scale is also available ($20-90).

Info@forwardwellnesscounseling.com

Access to medical services with sliding scale fees:

(Homewood) Alma Illery Medical Center. 412-244-4700 | 7227 Hamilton Avenue | 15208

(Northside) Northview Heights Clinic 412-322-7500 | 525 Mount Pleasant Road | 15214

(Hill District) Hilltop Community Health Center 412-431-3520 | 317 Climax Street | 15210

(East Liberty) East End Community Health Center 412-404-4000 | 1117 N. Negley Avenue | 15206

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

Weekly virtual meditation lunch breaks on Tuesdays from 12:00-12:45

Click: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/162354011. Use meeting ID: 162-354-011. You can use any device with a camera and mic (laptop, iPad, computer, or with a smartphone with the free zoom app)

Or if you have to dial in just by phone, use one of these number

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID:162-354-011

Food Resources for Youth and Families

Food Resources for Youth and Families

Arnold's Tea and the EAT Initiative are providing free dinner to Pittsburgh Families on the North Side as a pick-up location. He will continue to do this until he runs out of inventory starting 3.16.20.

In partnership with the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools will provide food at the locations listed below. Student must be present. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Northview Heights Gym: 525 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Allegheny Dwellings-Community Room: 1710 Belleau Road (Rear), Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Glen Hazel Recreation Center: 895 Johnston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

East Hills Community Center: 2291 Wilner Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Center that Cares will be providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at its location in the Hill District. Parents can sign up to participate.

The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank

Access to Clothing and Household Items

Access to Clothing and Household Items

Free Store 15014 420 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104 | 201-532-1722 | Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free Store Wilkinsburg 619 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 | 412-436-9836 | Open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Homewood Concerned Citizens Council

Homewood Concerned Citizens Council

Legal Resources

Legal Resources

Neighborhood Legal Services: Offices are closed to the public through the end of March, but services are still available
If you are in need of services, you can either apply online anytime or click the "Get Legal Help" tab here: https://nlsa.us/ or call 1-866-761-6572 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Pet Care Resources

Pet Care Resources

Many food pantries stock pet food. You can find a list here. Please call before going to ensure that they are open & available

Ellie's Pet Pantry at Humane Animal Rescue - pantry info; info & services with adjusted schedule during COVID-19

If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying for or receiving certain medical and everyday expenses for a senior pet during this unprecedented time of the coronavirus outbreak and quarantine, please reach out to us. Ferd's Fund is set up to help you

Income Assistance, Loans, and Grants

Income Assistance, Loans, and Grants

Grants & Funds:

Pittsburgh Virtual Tip Jar - a new independent project hosted on Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Ethics and Policy website - is aiming to alleviate some of that financial stress on service industry workers that rely on tips. Get on the list and/or give someone a tip here

Resources For Small Businesses

Resources For Small Businesses

Utilities and Rent

Utilities and Rent

The URA has started a Housing Stabilization Fund to provide short-term assistance to workers who have experienced a reduction in hours and are facing a financial hardship to pay rent and utilities.

PSWA has suspended utility shut-offs

Duquesne Light (CLD) has ceased shut-offs

FirstEnergy - Temporarily suspend shutoffs and offer payment options to help ease hardships

Pennsylvania American Water - Placed a moratorium and discontinued service shutoffs to keep customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, the utility is beginning the restoration of service to previously shut-off customers

UPDATE! All evictions have been suspended for Allegheny County. there is an open letter to the City & County to put a moratorium on all evictions and all utility shut-offs during the pandemic. Consider asking your organization to sign on to the letter.

Rental Assistance info here

Heating Assistance LIHEAP info here

Comcast has expanded internet access:

Go to: internetessentials.com Or call 1-855-846-8376

Offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program's service. Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available for free to all users and data plans will be paused for 60 days, giving customers unlimited data for no additional charge. Additionally, the company will not disconnect a customer's internet service during this period or assess late fees if they contact the company regarding their inability to pay.

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COVID-19 Community Resources - Pitt Neighborhood Commitments

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CitiParks highlights park info, trail maps, and more!

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CitiParks highlights park info, trail maps, and more!

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Citywide events, neighborhood festivals and year-round recreational activities truly enhance the quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh - 365 days a year. Whether you are looking for a relaxing walk through a park or a challenging run through the streets, check out this website for ideas about how to spend your leisure time seven days a week.

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Oct 14 - Transition Possibilities Fair, for PPS students ages 12+

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Oct 14 - Transition Possibilities Fair, for PPS students ages 12+

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Smoke Detectors for Pgh Residents who are Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard of Hearing

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As part of the RAND-University of Pittsburgh Health Institute maternal depression project, physicians asked if a resource list could be provided to them for their use with patients.

The response has two components: a short list of resource and referral contacts that serve members of the Medicaid MCO's and United Way Helpline, and an extensive list of specific resources provided by Dee Dee Greenawalt, Medical Education Coordinator, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

I. Resource and Referral Contacts

For members of the Medicaid MCO's serving Southwestern PA.
The PA Department of Public Welfare requires the physical health managed care organizations to have a "special needs unit" to support members. This unit provides additional support, including coordination with social service agencies for members with special needs. Each of the MCO's have indicated they would be glad to assist a physician's office seeking information on resources for their members. These three plans serve Southwestern PA.

1. Gateway Health Plan. Call the Member Service Department, 1 800-642-3550. Option 1 is the Special Needs Unit. They have a "Community Repository" with information on service providers.

2. United Healthcare Community Plan (formerly Unison Health Plan). Call 1-877-844-8844.

3. UPMC for You. Call 1 800 286-4242, Option 2, Option 2.

United Way of Allegheny County HelpLine has trained information specialist and can be reached at (412) 255-1155

II. Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Patient Resource List

This is a list of some of the many services available in the Pittsburgh/Allegheny County area. Remember, resources and telephone numbers can change. Please see your social worker or contact the United Way Helpline for information & referral services (412) 255-1155.

For the helpline in surrounding counties call:

Armstrong: 1-800-468-7771

Beaver: (724) 728-3900

Butler: 1-800-944-1449

Crawford/Erie: (814) 453-5656

Fayette: (724) 437-6050

Greene: 1-800-433-1943

Indiana: 1-800-442-8016

Lawrence: (724) 658-5520

Mercer: (724) 981-1884

Mon Valley: (724) 489-8090

Washington: (724) 225-9052

Westmoreland: 1-800-222-8848

Adoption & Foster Care

See your unit social worker for information and referral to agencies providing these services.

Breastfeeding Help

Magee-Womens Hospital - offers a class in prenatal preparation for breastfeeding: (412) 802-8299

Magee-Womens Hospital Lactation Center: (412) 641-1121

WIC Program - lactation specialist available to WIC participants: (412) 350-3163

Breastfeeding Helpline - Allegheny County Health Department: (412) 247-1000

LaLeche League - support for breastfeeding moms: (412) 276-5630

Child Welfare

ChildLine - accepts reports of child abuse: 1-800-932-0313

Children, Youth & Families (CYF) Allegheny Co. - accepts reports of child abuse/neglect: (412) 473-2000

Parents Anonymous - support for parents who are abusive (physically, sexually, emotionally) or who are fearful of becoming abusive: (412) 363-1702

Counseling & Family Services

You may need to have approval from your health plan for services that require payment. Consult the Behavioral Health Agency on the back of the patient's health insurance card.

In Allegheny County
Non-emergency phone number for the Office of Behavioral Health is (412) 350-4457. This number answers 24 hours/7 days a week and puts you in touch with Allegheny County staff who can provide information, find someone to provide ongoing help, or help you arrange involuntary examination, and treatment when needed.

Catholic Charities - family or individual counseling: (412) 456-6999

Family Services of Western PA - family, individual and child/parent counseling: (412) 281-2328
or toll-free 1-888-222-4200

Jewish Family and Children's Service - family or individual counseling: (412) 422-7200

Allegheny Co. Dept. of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health: (412) 350-4457;
Crisis Hotline: 1-888-424-2287 or see your social worker for referral

Family Links: (412) 343-7166

Families Outside - for relatives and friends of those incarcerated: (412) 661-1670

Family Resources - family & individual counseling, & parenting support: (412) 363-1702

Magee Behavioral Health: (412) 641-1238

Mon-Yough Community Services - MH/MR and substance abuse services: (412) 675-8855

Support Groups - for a list of support groups in your area, call HelpLine/ Self Help Group
Network: (412) 255-1155

WPIC-Center for Children & Families: (412-624-1000) counseling for children and teens

Custody/Support Concerns

Child Support Enforcement: 1-800-932-0211

Allegheny County Family Court Division: (412) 350-5600

Daycare Information

Information Services of Allegheny County: (412) 261-2273 or 1-800-392-3131

Angel's Place - provides free daycare to single women who are full-time students:

Brookline: (412) 531-6667

Northside: (412) 321-4447

Swissvale: (412) 271-2229

If you receive Public Assistance, contact your DPW caseworker to determine if you are eligible for childcare subsidies.

Domestic Violence

Women's Center and Shelter - shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, 24-hour hotline:
(412) 687-8005

Womansplace Inc., (McKeesport) - shelter, counseling, 24 hour hotline: (412) 678-4616

Womanspace East, Inc. - shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, 24-hour hotline: (412) 765-2661

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or call your unit Social Worker for assistance.

Education & Job Training
For City of Pittsburgh Residents Only:

Young Parents Program - GED and job readiness for parents age 18-21 receiving cash assistance:
(412) 392-4484

AC Pittsburgh Partnership JTPA - Job Training Partnership Act: (412) 552-9071

Headstart - Preschool development program: (412) 488-4540

Evenstart - Family Literacy program: (412) 488-4740

For Allegheny County Residents Only:

Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services: (412) 350-6611

Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council - GED prep., job readiness skills: (412) 672-1139

Headstart - Preschool development program: (412) 394-5861

For City of Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Residents:

SPOC - (Single Point of Contact) employment/training program for persons receiving public assistance: (412) 565-2146

New Choices/New Options - career counseling through Community College of Allegheny County: (412) 237-4682

GED (General Equivalency Diploma) Classes Only - call your local high school or Community College of Allegheny County

CareerLink - job preparation: (412) 456-6781

Bidwell Training Center, Inc. - vo-tech & short-term training: (412) 323-4000

Emergency Services Hotlines

Contact Pittsburgh - 24-hour crisis line: (412) 820-4357

Teen Hotline: (412) 820-4357

Emergency Shelters

Salvation Army Family Crisis Center - single women, women & men w/ children, youths 18-21: (412) 394-4817

Bethlehem Haven- single women: (412) 391-1348

Eastside Comm. Collaborative-women/women & children: (412) 371-3475

YMCA McKeesport-single men/women, youths 18-21: (412) 664-9168

Family Support Centers/Family Care Connection

Terrace Village: (412) 682-1140

Braddock: (412) 271-8355

Wilkinsburg: (412) 247-0977, 371-5934 or 371-7349 & 871-7948

Rankin: (412) 271-5022

Turtlecreek: (412) 823-2060

East Allegheny: (412) 829-6171

Hill: (412) 261-0373 or 681-8233

Homestead: (412) 461-8012

Garfield: (412) 665-5200

Lawrenceville: (412) 784-8683

Mt. Oliver: (412) 432-1635

Pitcairn: (412) 374-9010

Southside: (412) 488-2750

Steel Valley: (412) 461-8019

Homewood: (412) 243-6088

Northside: (412) 323-1020, 330-4666 or 766-6730

Duquesne: (412) 469-9870 or 466-5699

Sto-rox: (412) 771-6817 or 771-2810

Clairton: (412) 233-8325

McKeesport: (412) 672-6970, 672-6972 or 672-6122

Tarentum: (724) 224-9006

Monview Heights: (412) 462-4109

Southside/West End: (412) 381-3609 or 363-1702

McKees Rocks/Stowe: (412) 771-6460

Financial

Allegheny Co. Assistance Office, LIHEAP Program - assistance with utility bills: (412) 562-0330

Public Utility Commission (PUC) - utility payment arrangements: 1-800-692-7380

Individual utility companies may have customer assistance funds. Check with your company.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service - assistance with money management/use of credit: (412) 471-7584

Tri-Valley Energy and Services Center - counsels payment-troubled utility customers: (412) 462-2230

Financial Assistance

PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and Medical Assistance (MA) and Food Stamps in Allegheny County: (412) 565-2146

Food

Hunger Services Network:

Food for Early Development (FED): (412) 681-1110

Emergency Food Assistance: (412) 681-1121

Women In Need (formula and diapers): (412) 687-6683

Intersection - on-site lunch program for homeless, food pantry, health clinic, etc.
McKeesport residents only: (412) 678-6948

WIC Program (Allegheny Co.): (412) 350-5801

Housing

Action Housing, Inc. - operates wide range of housing programs/support services: (412) 281-2102
Homeless Families Service Program: (412) 824-2444

Allegheny County Housing Authority

Low-rent public housing: (412) 355-8940

Section 8 housing program: (412) 355-2189

AHRCo - Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corp. offers subsidized and non-subsidized housing in certain neighborhoods of the county: (412) 687-6200

Housing Authority, City of Pittsburgh - subsidized housing: (412) 456-5000

Housing Counseling Services:

city residents (412) 227-4804

county residents (412) 227-4812

HUD Transitional Housing - housing & case management for homeless: (412) 231-0500

Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh - includes information & referral hotline for housing problems: (412) 391-2535

Roselia Center - residential services for pregnant women: (412) 682-4410

Genesis - residential program for pregnant women: (412) 766-2693

Sisters Place - housing for homeless women and their children: (412) 233-3903

Benedictine Place - bridge housing for women children: (412) 939-2302

Debra House - bridge housing for single women or mothers with children under age 10: (412) 271-5787

Healthy Start House - bridge housing for pregnant women or women with children up to age 10: (412) 466-1191

Immigration

Welcome Center for Immigrants & Internationals: 1-866-774-2201

Infant Carseats

Arrangements must be made before delivery/discharge.

Free carseat checks (with PA state police) at Magee-Womens Hospital.
Call Education to register: 412-802-8299.

Magee-Womens Hospital does not rent or provide carseats. Please call numbers listed below.

PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project - referral for loaner programs & consumer information: 1-800-CAR-BELT (1-800-227-2358)

Traveler's Aid Society - rental program only (Pgh. International Airport): (412) 472-3599

Infant Clothing & Furniture

The following resources offer low-priced new or used clothing and household items. Please consult your telephone directory's Thrift Shops listing for phone numbers and locations nearest to you.

Goodwill Industries

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Salvation Army

Red, White and Blue Thrift Stores

Infant/Maternity Clothing/Support

Roselia Center: (412) 682-4410

Bethany House Ministry

North View Heights Residents: (412) 322-2995

St. Clair Village Residents: (412) 481-5705

Bethany Christian Services: 1-800-238-4269 or (412) 734-2662

Genesis Center - furniture, clothing, etc.: (412) 766-4934

Life Line of South West Pennsylvania: (412) 562-0543

Monroeville Pregnancy Care Center: (412) 373-2775

Angie's Place

Brookline: (412) 531-6667

North Side: (412) 321-4447

Swissvale: (412) 271-2229

Cribs For Kids: See your unit social worker

Wexford Pregnancy Center: (724) 935-6411

South Hills Interfaith Ministries - South Hills residents only: (412) 854-9120

Welcome Little Ones: (412) 391-6862

Wilkinsburg Community Ministry - Wilkinsburg residents only: (412) 241-8072

Women In Need (formula & diapers): (412) 687-6683

Women's Choice Network - used furniture, clothing, support services: (412) 687-7767

Insurance Information

Blue Chip/The Caring Program for Children: 1-800-543-7105

Healthy Kids Helpline: 1-800-986-KIDS

Pennsylvania Insurance Department: (412) 565-5020

Legal Services

YWCA of Greater Pgh. - Legal Resources For Women: (412) 391-5100

Mediation Council of Western PA - provides information on separation, divorce and custody issues: (412) 371-8040

KIDS VOICE: (412) 391-3100

Legal Advocacy Office of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh: (412) 355-7400

Pittsburgh Mediation Center - offers mediation services to resolve disputes such as landlord/tenant, business/consumer, neighbors, etc.: (412) 365-0400

Neighborhood Legal Service Association (NLS) - for legal questions by appointment: (412) 255-6700

Parenting Classes & Support

Family Resources Warmline - Information and referral for parents (412) 641-4546 or 1-800-641-4546

Family Resources: (412) 363-1702

First Steps:

Rankin: (412) 271-5022

McKeesport: (412) 678-5130

South Side/West End: (412) 363-1702

Bedford Dwellings: (412) 232-0322

The Alliance For Infants & Toddlers, Inc., - developmental screening/ assessment: (412) 885-6000

Healthy Start: (412) 247-1000

Parentline - Family Links: (412) 995-4189

Parents Without Partners: (412) 321-0198

Mothers of Multiples - please call Helpline for current telephone numbers: (412) 255-1155

Resource Mothers' Project - serves McKeesport, North Braddock and Homestead: (412) 664-8886

Healthy Start Male Initiative: (412) 247-1000

Arsenal Family and Children's Center:

Pittsburgh: (412) 345-0008

Clairton: (412) 233-8686

Postpartum Depression

Magee Behavioral Health - (412) 641-1238

Contact Pittsburgh - 24-hour crisis hotline: (412) 820-4357

Prenatal Classes

PLEASE BE SURE TO ENROLL IN CLASSES EARLY, AS SPACE IS LIMITED

Magee-Womens Hospital - prenatal and or Lamaze classes: (412) 802-8299

Magee-Womens Hospital - childbirth classes for teens: (412) 641-3103

UPMC McKeesport, Latterman Family Health Center: (412) 673-5504

Sexual Assault Counseling

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-363-7273 (hotline)

Center for Victims of Violent Crime: (412) 392-8582 (hotline)

National Organization for Victim Assistance: 1-800-879-6682

Smoking Cessation

Pittsburgh STOP Program - (Stop Tobacco in Pregnancy): (412) 551-8694

Clean Air PLUS: (412) 692-7806

Social Work/Support Services

For information about social work services at Magee-Womens Hospital Outpatient Clinic and Neighborhood Health Centers, call (412) 641-4455.

Substance Abuse Information

You may need to have approval from your health plan for services that require payment. Consult the Behavioral Health Agency on the back of the patient's health insurance card.

In Allegheny County
Non-emergency phone number for the Office of Behavioral Health is(412) 350-4457. This number answers 24 hours/7 days a week and puts you in touch with Allegheny County staff who can provide information, find someone to provide ongoing help, or help you arrange involuntary examination, and treatment when needed.

PAC (Perinatal Addiction Center): (412) 605-1593

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline - 24 hours: (412) 471-7472

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline: (412) 391-5247

Community Care - a resource to find outpatient and inpatient drug and alcohol facilities: 1-800-553-7499

Al-Anon and Al-Ateen Groups - for families, friends and teens of alcoholics: (412) 572-5141

Alternatives Program -drug and alcohol intensive outpatient treatment: (412) 381-2100

Connections for Women - outpatient treatment services for substance Abuse: (412) 381-2100

P.O.W.E.R. Connection: (412) 271-0500

Transportation

Medical Assistance Transportation Program - call to register for reimbursement program: (412) 350-4476 (Allegheny Co.)

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REPRESENTATION MATTERS

Help kids learn to respect others and themselves

Children deserve to know they belong, especially in school. One simple yet powerful way to achieve that is giving them art supplies that represent a range of skin tones. That way, they can more accurately reflect themselves in every self portrait or superhero they draw.

Looking to make a difference in the world? The Crayon Project raises funds from people and businesses across the U.S. and donates multicultural art supplies to schools and non-profit organizations in an effort to spread respect for diversity among young children.

1. Educators request care packages by filling out a brief questionnaire.

2. Donors contribute funds to cover the costs of materials and shipping.

3. We fulfill orders and get inclusive art supplies into the hands of young students.

“Thank you so much for your generous donation of multicultural crayons. The Crayon Project is providing students all over the country with an incredible gift… the gift of allowing them to create themselves and those they love as they truly are.

These multicultural crayons, markers and pencils represent ALL of my amazing Students!”

~ Karin Henderson, ELL Teacher, Mitchell Elementary School

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Caterpillars, Lady Bugs, Garden in a Glove

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Shop 4-H Curriculum and Products

Shop 4-H offers university-backed STEM curriculum, educational kits, products and supplies to expand your knowledge of butterflies, insects and more.

Butterfly Bingo

This bingo game comes with pieces for 2-6 players and makes learning about butterflies fun! Each card has facts about butterflies and their relatives. The first person to cover the selected pattern and yell "caterpillar" wins!
$16.99

Butterfly Curriculum Youth Digital Download

Youth learn to identify the butterfly families and common butterflies.

Each purchase provides 1 access code. All access codes will be emailed within one business day after processing.
$5.00

Butterfly Curriculum Leader Digital Download

Find facilitator tips, activity guides, and additional resources for the Project Butterfly WINGS curriculum.

Each purchase provides 1 access code. All access codes will be emailed within one business day after processing.
$5.00

Monarchs on the Move Challenge Kit

Youth learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies and understand the challenges that impact their declining population including habitat loss, extreme weather, and pest management.
$29.95

All About Insects Bundle

Grades: Pre-K-3

Includes three activities and an insect collecting jar. Youth learn the basics of insects and search for insect clues and insects.
$7.95

Teaming With Insects Curriculum

Grades: 3-12

Introduce kids to the world of insects through activities that expand on the basic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management, and forensic entomology.
$26.95

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The Nurturing Power of Nature Learn how nature is working all around you, all the time. About the Activities Nature is made up of an almost infinite number of small things that work together every day to make a humongous impact. Some of those things are all around us: No matter where you live, insects...

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How has the pandemic changed digital media use for young people? What does the increase in screen time mean for kids' mental, physical, and emotional health? What COVID-era practices should we continue even after things return to "normal"? What are the long term impacts of COVID and its concomitant digital media use on mental health?

After a year and a half of living through a pandemic, scientists, parents, educators, and kids have learned so many valuable lessons. As COVID-19 case numbers continue to fluctuate, you may be wondering what we know about digital media use and family life, as well as how to adjust your family's lifestyle so that everyone remains safe, but you don't go overboard with technology use. Furthermore, as we hover in this transition period, you may be overwhelmed with questions about the future. Join us on Wednesday, October 6 at noon ET for "Looking Back and Moving Forward: Children's Pandemic Experiences So Far and Where to Go From Here," a Children and Screens Ask The Experts webinar, during which an interdisciplinary panel of experts will discuss the physical, mental, and social impacts of COVID-19 for young people. Additionally, recipients of Children and Screens's Children, Screens, and COVID-19 scientific research grant will present their research findings. From exploring what we've learned about virtual learning to holding onto the silver linings of family togetherness, the panelists will share their information and advice to support you through the next phase of the pandemic.

If you ask a question for the panel, please indicate whether you would like to be considered to ask your question live on camera.

Moderator:
Devorah Heitner, PhD, Raising Digital Natives

Panelists:
Vicki Harrison, MSW, Stanford University

Susan Tapert, PhD, University of California, San Diego

Stephanie Reich, PhD, University of California, Irvine

Sheri Madigan, PhD, University of Calgary

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ASK THE EXPERTS Looking Back and Moving Forward: Children's Pandemic Experiences So Far and Where to Go From Here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Oct 2: Telling Stories with Dignity Workshop

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It's Application Time: Salvation Army "Angel Tree" / Project Bundle-Up

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It's Application Time: Salvation Army "Angel Tree" / Project Bundle-Up