Helps families access child care subsidies and provides information about early learning settings more broadly, such as Head Start and Pre K Counts options, and works with child care providers to strengthen quality practices. The ELRC is a partnership between the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, the Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, and Trying Together.

Assists with submitting applications for:

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• PACE/PACENET (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly)
• Senior Food Box Program
• LIS (Low Income Subsidy)
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
• PTRR (Property Tax & Rent Rebate)
• Medicaid Recertification
• Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
• CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
• CCIS (Child Care Subsidy)
• If residing in Philadelphia, referrals offered for additional city-based public benefits.

Provides health and social services to families. Offers independent living classes for older adults, child care, and a variety of heath and fitness resources.

Provides funding to help pay for child care. Subsidized childcare funding is available to eligible families.
Child Care Family Support Services provides help in finding quality childcare providers, child care counseling, child safety information and child development information.

Provides funding to help pay for child care. Subsidized childcare funding is available to eligible families.
Child Care Family Support Services provides help in finding quality childcare providers, child care counseling, child safety information and child development information.

Provides funding to help pay for child care. Subsidized childcare funding is available to eligible families.

Child Care Family Support Services provides help in finding quality childcare providers, child care counseling, child safety information and child development information.

Determines eligibility for state subsidy for child care

Serves as a scholarship program for early care and education programs. Provides a preschool experience for children age 3 and age 4. Funded by local businesses tax credits through the State. Children participating may attend the Pre-K at Philipsburg Child Development Center or Discovery Child Development Center.

Available to educate parents in the process of locating child care, focusing on quality and early learning. For income eligible families, subsidy funding may be available.

Contributes to the cost of child care for income-eligible families who are eligible under federal guidelines for subsidized child care, as well as families referred for child care services from the County Assistance Office. Eligible clients may select from day care centers, group day care homes or family day care homes that participate in the subsidized day care program. The program assists families in locating child care through referrals to both independent day care facilities and those that have provider agreements with the Child Care Information System. The Child Care provider list is available upon request.

Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) in 17 counties in Pennsylvania. ELRC's are the one-stop hub for early education and child care needs. Families can find early education opportunities, apply for assistance (Child Care Works) to help with child care expenses and access other resources.
Early Childhood Education programs can receive support for improving the quality of their programs. Keystone STARS is a state-wide initiative to improve and support quality improvement in early learning and school-age care and education through professional development and advocacy.

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 15 (ELRC) provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs. We offer an enhanced resource and referral system for communities seeking early learning services and supports. The ELRC provides child care subsidies to eligible families. The Federal and State funding for this program is provided through a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PADHS). The ELRC serves children eligible for child care works from birth to 13 years of age whose parents are employed and meet the eligibility guidelines set forth by the Commonwealth. Childcare is also available to children who are 13 years or older but under 19 years of age who are incapable of caring for themselves. Teen parents who are enrolled full-time in high school are encouraged to apply for childcare services. Parent/Caretakers who apply may be placed on a wait list based on the availability of funds. Fees are based on family size and income.

Child Care Resource and Referral helps families with free assistance in locating child care facilities that meet their child care needs. Provides child care subsidy to income eligible families who are employed or enrolled in approved training.There are five CCIS offices in Philadelphia, and at least one CCIS in every county in Pennsylvania.

Child Care Resource and Referral helps families with free assistance in locating child care facilities that meet their child care needs. Provides child care subsidy to income eligible families who are employed or enrolled in approved training.There are five CCIS offices in Philadelphia, and at least one CCIS in every county in Pennsylvania.

Helps families find child care facilities that meet their needs. Provides financial assistance to income eligible families who are employed or enrolled in approved training.

Child Care Resource and Referral helps families with free assistance in locating child care facilities that meet their child care needs. Provides child care subsidy to income eligible families who are employed or enrolled in approved training.There are five CCIS offices in Philadelphia, and at least one CCIS in every county in Pennsylvania.

Provides assistance to low income families in need of child care for children birth through age 13.

Provides assistance to low income families in need of child care for children birth through age 13.

Determines eligibility for state subsidy for child care.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support child care and early learning programs.
Families can find early education opportunities, apply for assistance to help with child care expenses, and access other resources. Provides info on how to become a home based child care provider.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support child care and early learning programs.
Families can find early education opportunities, apply for assistance to help with child care expenses, and access other resources. Provides info on how to become a home based child care provider.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support child care and early learning programs.
Families can find early education opportunities, apply for assistance to help with child care expenses, and access other resources. Provides info on how to become a home based child care provider.

Offers Pre-K program, fitness facilities, Also hosts a "Blessing Box" food pantry.

Early childhood education and child care services for infants and children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Some families may qualify for subsidies, based upon household income. 31 locations in Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Provider of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, the state's quality pre-k program for qualifying families.

Design curriculum centered on developing the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners and includes creative play, reading readiness, crafts, science, math, writing program, physical activities, and weekly themes.

Design curriculum centered on developing the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners and includes creative play, reading readiness, crafts, science, math, writing program, physical activities, and weekly themes.

Design curriculum centered on developing the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners and includes creative play, reading readiness, crafts, science, math, writing program, physical activities, and weekly themes.

Provides quality child care, including education, training, disability, family literacy, nutritious meals and advocacy services to establish sound development for children from birth to 5 years.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs. Also provides subsidized childcare for those who qualify.

Provides a single point of contact for families, early learning services providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high quality child care and Early Learning Programs. Also provides subsidized child care for those who qualify.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible PA service members and their eligible family members, and must have a direct and immediate financial need as a result of circumstances beyond their control.

Assists families who are behind in child care payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible participants may receive up to six(6) consecutive months of assistance with child care payments.

Provides supportive services to veterans and their families in need, or who are experiencing homelessness or at risk if becoming unhoused. Seeks to assist veterans and their families before they lose their housing. Soldier On provides in-home case management, referral services, and temporary financial assistance for housing to veterans facing homelessness.

Offers childcare payment assistance.

Administers a child care subsidy program. Provides referrals to parents seeking child care.

Administers a child care subsidy program. Provides referrals to parents seeking child care.

Provides emergency funding for rent, medical bills, food, and utilities; affordable apartments for low-income seniors; and gift card programs for Back to School, Thanksgiving, and Holidays. Offers scholarships for high school seniors and adults age 26 and older.

Provides guidance on child care options for those who are low-income and assists families through scholarships to high quality preschool centers across Bucks County.

Provides a complete intake for each household to determine what is needed to assist the emergency financial crisis. Referrals will be made and financial assistance may be given depending on need and availability of funds.

Provides financial and advocacy assistance to post 9/11 active duty US military service personnel, veterans and their families. Assists all branches of service and all ranks and components. Financial assistance is not given directly to service members or their families; instead, payments are made to mortgage lenders, utility companies, and other vendors.