ELRC For Families
What is an Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC)?
The Early Learning Resources Centers in Pennsylvania provide a single point of contact for families looking for early care and education programs, subsidized child care funding, and/or other services that support the growth and development of young children. The ELRC will make it easier for families to access the services they need like subsidized child care, PA Pre K Counts, Head Start and Early Head Startand Early Intervention Services.
What is subsidized child care?
Subsidized child care funding is provided by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning and is available through the ELRC for families who meet eligibility guidelines.
What are the guidelines for Subsidized Child Care?
You must submit an Application to the ELRC office to see if you meet the guidelines for the subsidized child care program. You can obtain an application by calling the office, or you can apply online.
Subsidized Income Guidelines
Effective 05/03/2021
Income-Guidelines-2021-ELRC-ChildCareWorksThe following are the basic guidelines:
- You must live in Pennsylvania
- Have a child or children who need child care while you work and/or attend an education program
- Meet income guidelines for your family size
- Work an average of 20 or more hours a week – or- Work 10 hours a week and attend a certified school/training program for 10 hours a week
- Teen parents need only to attend an education program to obtain a high school diploma or GED
- The child who needs care must be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency
Have proof of identification for each parent or caretaker in the home.
Need help in finding affordable, high quality child care or other early care and education programs near you?
ELRC 6 can provide information for early care and learning programs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties.
We can determine if you are eligible for subsidized child care or help you find other early care and education programs in the area that may meet your families’ needs.
Please contact one of the following offices nearest to you:
| Office Title | Office Phone Number | Office Toll Free Phone Number | Office Fax Number | Office Street Address | Office City | Office Zip Code | Office State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCA Bedford | (814) 623-9129 | (800) 323-9997 | (814) 623-1444 | 195 Drive In Lane | Everett | 15537 | PA |
| CCA Blair | (814) 515-1223 | (814) 515-1406 | 1010 12th Street Suite 1 | Altoona | 16601 | PA | |
| CCA Cambria | (814) 846-5130 | (814) 846-5136 | 3133 New Germany Road Suite 64 | Ebensburg | 15931 | PA | |
| CCA Franklin County | (717) 263-6549 | (717) 263-7060 | 533 S. Main Street | Chambersburg | 17201 | PA | |
| CCA Huntingdon | (814) 643-4202 | (814) 643-4481 | 510 Washington Street | Huntingdon | 16652 | PA | |
| CCA Somerset | (814) 445-9260 | (814) 445-9305 | (814) 443-3607 | 6022 Glades Pike Founder's Hall Suite 125 | Somerset | 15501 | PA |
Online Resources for Families
| Resource Title | Resource Description |
|---|---|
| Online Child Care Provider Search | Search for child care and other Early Learning Programs in PA |
| Childcare Regulations | Find out what the regulations are for child care programs in PA |
| Child Care Certification | Contacts for child care certification offices |
| Early Intervention Resources | Concerns about your childs development |
| Nurse Family Partnerships | Home visiting program for pregnant moms |
| PA Pre K Counts Programs | Provides quality half-day and full-day pre-kindergarten to eligible 3 and 4 year old in Pennsylvania |
| PA Promise For Children | Guide to information, activities and programs to help young children develop (includes the Early Learning GPS and Kindergarten readiness activities) |
| Head Start Locator | Find a Head Start or Early Head Start near you |