Community Connections for Children

10/21/2026

📣 The Pennsylvania Keys CQI and CCSRR award applications are now open!

Policy announcements, eligibility information, and additional resources can be found on the PA Keys website (https://www.pakeys.org/).

Eligible programs should have received information from CCC’s Grant Team as well as from your Quality Coach.

➡ Questions? Please email [email protected]. Please submit all requested documents together in one email directly to the Grants Team inbox at [email protected].

The deadline to apply for both grants is Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.

10/15/2026

Beyond the Pathway: Connecting People to Opportunity, a Workforce Forum

Save the Date for Wednesday, November 18th at the Wyndam Garden York for our Workforce Forum which will start right after our November Economic Insights, Pathway to Potential: Understanding the Economy & Identifying Opportunities in the Workforce.

This workforce forum will explore how our community can work together to connect people to opportunity and strengthen York County's future workforce. It will help attendees gain valuable insight into talent attraction and retention, workforce training opportunities, emerging trends, and resources available to help employers build and strengthen their talent pipelines.

The forum will address topics such as:
✅Re-entry Workforce Strategies
✅Transportation and Rideshare Initiatives
✅Career Pathways and Workforce Trends
✅Growing role of AI and Technology in the Workplace

📅 November 18
📍 Wyndham Garden York
☕ 8:30 a.m. Registration
🎤 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Program

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/BeyondthePathway

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Wolfgang Confectioners!

10/12/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

10/05/2026

We're proud to spotlight our incredible team members who will be presenting at the upcoming Early Childhood Education Summit! 🎉

Their expertise, passion, and commitment to advancing quality early childhood education will be on full display as they share innovative practices and insights with fellow educators and leaders.

Join us in congratulating Kim Alloway, Joe Barry, Stephanie Spitz, and Jenn Wertz on this exciting opportunity to learn, lead, and inspire!

09/22/2026

What does a thriving workforce actually need to succeed? It comes down to three essential pillars:

🏠 Affordable Housing
🚙 Reliable Transportation
🖍️ Early Childhood Education

Curious how local leaders and community partners are tackling these "Big Three" workforce challenges?

Read the full feature in the latest edition of YoCo Connect magazine at the link here: https://bit.ly/3Vi4BCU

09/22/2026

Our staff was so excited to participate in the United Way of York County's Day of Caring last week! Our team members were out in the community at York Fresh Food Farms at their UPMC location helping with harvesting and at Boys Club of York (Raiders) helping to paint.

09/04/2026

08/18/2026

A back-to-school extravaganza helped families prepare for the new school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and other resources.

07/22/2026

Community Connections for Children is celebrating the statewide recognition of Preschool Teachers as a High Priority Occupation (HPO), a significant step toward strengthening and investing in the professionals who play a critical role in children's development and our communities' success. This designation creates new opportunities for workforce training, tuition assistance, apprenticeship programs, and career advancement pathways.

A special congratulations to CCC's ECHO Workforce Development team, whose leadership and advocacy continue to expand career pathways and support the next generation of early childhood educators through innovative programs like the ECHO Teacher Aide & Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Read more about this exciting milestone and what it means for educators, families, and child care programs across Pennsylvania: https://cccforpa.org/early-childhood-educators-recognized-as-high-priority-occupation-in-pennsylvania/