Work Force Support Grant 2.0 - Applications Available Now  

The Work Force Support Grant (WFSG) 2.0 is open and intended to provide funding to eligible DHS certified child care providers for staff retention and staff recruitment purposes. WFSG is an initiative from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and was made possible through the enactment of Act 54 of 2022 and the availability of additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The WFSG 2.0 Application is due no later than December 6, 2022, to the ELRC office. Click here for details.

Opportunity to Learn About Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Prior to Full Rebid in 2023  

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is announcing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program.

FY 2022-2023 is the last program year for the current five-year grant cycle of the PA PKC program. In the Spring of 2023, PDE will announce a full, competitive rebid. During the rebid, all eligible providers interested in receiving a grant must apply. It is important during the application process that eligible applicants fully understand the program regulations and expectations so that informed decisions can be made regarding whether to apply.

Informational webinar sessions will be offered November 2022, through January 2023, and regional opportunities will occur in February 2023 before the official Request for Applications (RFA) is released. Learn more.

Sunset Date Reminder  

As of today Oct. 31, 2022, the sunset date is effective for the following Announcements from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning:

• Announcement C-21-09 Updated September 30, 2022, Reinstating and Extensions of Child Care Certification Regulation Suspensions Due to Act 73, Act 14 and Act 30
• Announcement ELRC 21 #09, Child Care Works (CCW) Payment During the Ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)