Government Organizations

View government organizations, resources, and programs related to ECE.

AID in PA

https://aidinpa.org/

aidinpennsylvania@gmail.com

877-231-4244

AID in PA is a collaborative effort between ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) and its subsidiary teams #ASDNext and the Philly Autism Project, the HCQUs (Health Care Quality Units) across the state and Temple University’s department of Disability Resources and Services, all operating under Pennsylvania’s ODP (Office of Developmental Programs).

CDC Backpack Emergency Card

https://www.cdc.gov/parents/backtoschool/Backpack-Card.pdf

It is important to have your emergency contact information with you in case of an emergency. Complete the cards below, cut
them out around the dotted line, fold in half, and keep the Child’s Card in your child’s backpack and the Guardian’s Card in
your wallet. Make this card part of an emergency planning family night! Fill this card out with your school-aged children and
explore more emergency planning recommendations here: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/before-during-after.html

Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 15

Marnie Aylesworth-Hogan, M Ed.

ELRC Administrator

hiersa@delcohsa.org

610-713-2478

20 South 69th St, 4th Fl, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Free COVID Tests

https://www.covidtests.gov/

Starting 1/19/2022, each household can order 4 at-home COVID tests delivered to your house. There is no cost for the tests or shipping.

Keystone STARS

https://www.education.pa.gov/Early%20Learning/Keystone%20Stars/Pages/default.aspx

1-800-284-6031

200 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). A QRIS is a continuous quality improvement systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Keystone STARS is a program of Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).

Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)

http://www.dhs.pa.gov/learnaboutdhs/dhsorganization/officeofchilddevelopmentandearlylearning/

717-783-6788

333 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) (a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services) is focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealth's youngest citizens to develop and learn to their fullest potential.

PA Dept. of Education Standard Aligned System (SAS)

http://www.pdesas.org

The Standards Aligned System (SAS), developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. SAS identifies six elements that impact student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.

PA Dept. of Human Services

Caitlin Palmer

Special Advisor

http://www.dhs.pa.gov/

caipalmer@pa.gov

717-772-4141

"Office of the Secretary 3rd Floor, Health & Welfare Building 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120"

Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.

Philadelphia Coordinated
Health Care (PCHC)

Melissa DiSipio

Director

https://www.pchc.org/pa-health-care-quality-units-hcqus.html

mdisipio@pmhcc.org

(215) 546-0300 ext. 3685

1601 Market Street, 5th Floor - Philadelphia, PA 19103

Our Mission is to enhance access to community physical and mental health care through education, public health outreach, advocacy and empowerment as well as to improve health care outcomes for individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ID) and/or Autism.

Pre-K Counts

http://www.papromiseforchildren.com

Pre-K Counts

http://www.papromiseforchildren.com/pa-pre-k-counts/

Special Kids Network

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Special%20Kids%20Network/Pages/Special%20Kids%20Network.aspx

RA-BFHSKN@pa.gov

1-800-986-4550

The SKN helpline assists providers and parents of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) access local services and supports. SKN connects families to resources within their community to allow CYSHCN to be successful and develop to their full potential. SKN serves children and youth with physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs from birth through age 21.

The Pennsylvania Key

Marnie Aylesworth

Executive Director

https://www.pakeys.org/

marayl@pakeys.org

717-213-3736

"200 North Third Street, 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101"

This is Pennsylvania's early childhood source for professionals. We have all the latest information for OCDEL's early childhood programs and helpful facts for your professional career development. You can also check for latest news, events and links to additional initiatives and resources. If you are a parent, family member, or guardian looking for more information on quality child care in Pennsylvania, vist PA's Promise for Children.