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New Date Set for UnConference: Race Equity in Practice

Registration is now open for Trying Together’s “UnConference: Race Equity in Practice," which will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at The Frick Pittsburgh.

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Upcoming Events

Professional Development

Virtual Director Roundtables, ELRC Region 5
- Tuesday, 12/06 | 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, 12/06 | 2 p.m.
Using What You Know about Temperament to Promote Positive Social and Emotional Development, Trying Together
- Tuesday, 12/13 | 6 - 8 p.m.
UnConference: Race Equity in Practice, Trying Together
- Saturday, 02/11 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Events

ECE Lending Library Open House
- Saturday, 12/03 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Kate's Kids Book Bash
- Saturday, 12/03 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fathers Trying Together
- Tuesday, 12/06 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Rap
- Friday, 12/09 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Buzzword In-Person Family Event
- Saturday, 12/10 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

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Save the Date: Annual Celebration Dinner

Trying Together's Annual Celebration Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium. The celebration dinner honors early care and education professionals during Month of the Young Child for the important work they do daily. Stay tuned for information and registration details.

Tell Congress to Pass a Budget that Increases Funding for Early Learning

After U.S. House passage of Build Back Better with $400 billion for early childhood education, Congress ultimately negotiated down to a reconciliation package that included zero dollars for child care and early learning. Even on the floor of the Senate, however, multiple members of Congress spoke about their commitment to child care and their recognition that something must be done to address the current and looming crisis.

We need Congress to pass a budget that includes early care and education funds so that Pennsylvania can ensure:

Thousands of children are removed from child care waiting lists.
Thousands of child care and pre-k programs fill teacher vacancies and empty classrooms.
Thousands of eligible families enroll in the child care subsidy program.
Thousands of child care and pre-k teachers make more than poverty wages.
Thousands of child care and pre-k teachers receive benefits.
Thousands of families return to work.

Take Action

Allegheny After School is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available after school programs with real-time availability. Caregivers and parents of young children can now search available programs in Allegheny County by filtering through school district, along their commute, or by age group with the Allegheny Child Care tool.

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Featured Resources

Observances in December
- National Read a New Book Month
  - Check out these book lists from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- December 5 is National Communicate with Your Kid Day
  - Learn how to connect with your child with Everyday Interactions Matter
  - Scholars confirm what itsy bitsy babies around the world already know
Anti-Racism
Recess Advocacy Toolkit, Trying Together & Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative
- Examples of Play
- PE Teachers: Advice & Tips
Request for Professional Services, Trying Together
Professional Development Catalog, Trying Together
Parenting Together Pathway, Trying Together
Developmentally Appropriate Parenting (DAP) Series, Trying Together
Family Engagement Toolkit, Trying Together

ECEHire.com Career Opportunities

Are you interested in starting or shifting your career in early childhood care and education? Visit the ECE Hire website or sign up for their weekly newsletter for current job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more.

Thank You

With GivingTuesday officially over, Trying Together would like to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating. Whether you submitted a donation or helped us spread the word, your contributions matter.

Trying Together has increased GivingTuesday donations by 197% over the last five years. Thanks to your support, we exceeded our 2022 fundraising goal and secured a $2,000 match provided by our Board of Directors.

Your generosity reinforces our commitment to our region's families, caregivers of young children, and early learning professionals.

If you missed GivingTuesday and would still like to make a contribution to Trying Together, it's not too late. You can give now and continue to support our work.

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