Final-form Rulemaking: 14-545. Subsidized Child Care Eligibility Regulations

In regards to the Department’s final-form rulemaking, 14-545, Subsidized Child Care Eligibility, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has scheduled its meeting to consider the final-form rulemaking for Thursday, May 18, 2023, beginning at 10 AM, as listed in its Public Meeting Agenda, which can be viewed at this link. Please note, the IRRC will have a link to view the hearing on its website, which can be viewed here. 

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Certified Child Care Providers: Deadline Extended to Order Two Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The deadline for Pennsylvania certified child care providers to order one or two Carbon Monoxide Detectors has been extended until June 30, 2023. 

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is making these detectors available to certified child care providers, but the ordering and placement of detectors is not a regulatory requirement. Certified child care providers should have received an email from School Health on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with directions. See the original release for more details. 

LIHEAP Season Extended to May 12, 2023

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season for Pennsylvanians has been extended from April 28 to May 12, 2023. LIHEAP helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $300 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.

Pennsylvanians can apply for LIHEAP and other public assistance programs online at www.compass.state.pa.us. On-site County Assistance Office (CAO) services are available if clients cannot access online services or need assistance that cannot be accessed through the COMPASS website, the myCOMPASS PA mobile app, or by calling the Customer Service Centers at 215-560-7226 for Philadelphia clients or 1-877-395-8930 for clients in all other counties.