Pennsylvania's Promise for Children

Applications are currently being accepted for the next cohort of Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking Early Intervention (C2P2 EI). C2P2 EI is a free leadership development training series for families of children receiving Infant Toddler or Preschool EI services. Learn more and encourage families to apply by August 2, 2024. https://ow.ly/xHBl50SfhGN

Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids. Ways that you and your kids can get a physical and emotional boost form playing outside and spending time in nature. Consider these outdoor play ideas for infants through grade-school age kids. https://ow.ly/HGH350S8wTo

Free air conditioners in Pa.: What you need to know Are you a Pennsylvania resident who received LIHEAP assistance this past heating season or who is currently receiving federally funded weatherization assistance? You could be eligible to receive free air conditioners or repairs. State officials recommend calling your local weatherization agency. Find your local weatherization agency here: https://ow.ly/ufLU50Sfp4n

When is it Too Hot for Outside Play? Watching the weather is part of a child care providers job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. Read more to help understand weather conditions and age related guidance. https://ow.ly/azyP50S8w1F

Outdoor Activities to Build Social Skills: Here are some activities to build social skills outside the four walls of the classroom. https://ow.ly/MfG350S8wAa

Playing Outside in the Yard: 8 tips to Keep it Fun & Safe for Kids. Do you have a backyard or other outdoor space where kids play? Follow these tips to help keep them safe while they're having fun. https://lnkd.in/eJnAiC8i

Pennsylvania's KinConnector provides guidance, advice and support for kinship care families though out Pennsylvania in numerous ways, including: Connecting caregivers to health, financial, and legal services; Connecting Caregivers to training and parenting support Identifying local physical or behavioral health services; Identifying support groups and guiding caregivers on how to apply for federal, state, and local benefits such as CHIP and Social Security, and other services designed to support caregivers; and Providing access to a compassionate KinConnector who will listen and provide supportive guidance. Learn more. https://ow.ly/cgJr50S8v4A

A few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Protect your child's skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays anytime they’re outdoors with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and shade. Get sun safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://ow.ly/Twtl50S8vFn

Summer is a time when many children may not have access to the free and reduced-price meals they get during the school year, and households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. This year Pennsylvania will launch SUN Bucks, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program, a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries. Many children will get these benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. The benefits will be added to an existing SNAP/TANF EBT card or a newly issued Summer EBT card. https://ow.ly/LgsV50SbBvj

Imagine making music with your body, inventing simple instruments with recycled materials, playing conductor, building community through call-and-response singing and group dances, creating a music time capsule, drawing to music, designing an album cover, exploring voices and songs of social change, and writing original jingles, parodies, and raps. Tune In gives kids a chance to learn more about music and music genres, to hear about great performers and composers, and to write lyrics and compose songs. It features music from around the world — from classical to salsa to hip hop. Tune In combines hands-on activities with great fiction, poetry, and picture book biographies — books such as Charlie Parker Played Be Bop and Celia Cruz: Queen of Salsa — inspiring kids to read about musicians and composers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Kids will have a chance to record original music and take the stage through a welcoming Open Mic. Kids and adults are also invited to create a collage-style Music Mural together that documents all the explorations, discoveries, and joy of the 5-day camp. Tune In is designed for educators, summer program leaders, and families — and it's free! Join in to explore, create, read, write, and learn — all about music. Learn more! https://ow.ly/7kfE50S8uNo