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Click here for a Department of Public Welfare Bulletin containing information
regarding the new requirements for obtaining FBI criminal record checks
effective July 1, 2008. The requirements for FBI criminal record checks are
a result of Act 73 of 2007 which amended the Child Protective Services Law.

As of July 1, 2008, the following individuals are required to submit FBI
criminal record checks in addition to child abuse and Pennsylvania State
Police criminal history clearances:

* Individuals who want to operate child care facilities;

Congratulations to New and Returning Board Members!
Christine Battista, Sharon Carver, Angela Casile, Bill Hillgrove, Lauren Laird, Shelley Martin, Sally McCrady, MaryBeth McCulloch, Susan Polojac, David Pribish, Darcy Stiteler, Jamie Wincovitch Sandi Koebler, (Secretary) and Jacki Thomas (President-Elect)

Stay on top of what a child needs at every stage of their development from birth through early childhood. Click on the "play" button to hear the program you've selected right on your computer. Click the "download" button to place the program on your iPod and listen on the go! Each program is 8-12 minutes long. Click here to see this new feature

Are you working on your degree in Early Childhood
Education or thinking about going back to school?
Do you work in a facility that is in Keystone STARS,
STAR 1 or higher?
Do you need financial assistance?
The Pennsylvania Keys to Professional Development may be able to help you with the
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
More information is available at www.pakeys.org or call us at 1-800-284-6031.
Funding is also available for the CDA Assessment Fee.

Ready to Get Involved!

The E-Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics, & Public
Policy at Chatham University
April 2008
Volume 2, Issue 3

Contact Us
Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics, & Public Policy
Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
P: 412-365-1878
PCWPPP@chatham.edu
www.chatham.edu/PCWPPP

Greetings from the Director
This may be our most exciting political April in memory! We have candidates
crisscrossing the Commonwealth, more voters registered than ever before, and
thanks to your participation in our programs, women ready to run, ready to

Come celebrate Earth Day at Frick Environmental Center! Our exciting family festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Explore nature, plant trees, enjoy local entertainment, and much, much more.

For more information or to volunteer call Patty Himes at 412-422-6538.

A few questions regarding the MRSA virus have surfaced from the Early Learning field. In response, the following info may be shared with them.
Feel free to include the info in your newsletters or e-mails to
practitioners.

The link that seems to be most supported by the Department of Health as well as ECELS/PA AAP is the CDC website. It outlines the specifics about MRSA that are particularly relevant. - http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/

Another resource is the DOH link -
http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=178

Click here to down this resource.

Walden University offers programs entirely on-line in dozens of
specialties.
These classes can be reimbursed with vouchers from the Keys and can be
completed in the comfort of your home or office in as little as two
years.
E-mail Wendy, your local Walden ambassador and a Walden doctoral
student, to schedule an informational session for you or your staff
members today at whardy74@yahoo.com