Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) are the hub of child care information in your area. ELRCs provide you and your family with information on quality child care and personalized child care referrals to child care providers based on your specific needs or preferences. ELRCs also administer the Child Care Works subsidized child care program.

If you have child care questions and needs, contact the ELRC for your local area or call the Child Care Works Helpline at 1-877-4-PA-KIDS.”

 

 

 

Instructional DocuSign video

Information session on completing the updated Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement using DocuSign. This is relevant to providers operating in ELRCs 15, 18, and 19. 

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News and Updates

 

July 22, 2024

 ELRC 18 Provider Payments

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) has been working in close partnership with The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Caring People Alliance (CPA) in transitioning ELRC 18 to PHMC. It is incumbent on our collective organizations to ensure that operations are not interrupted and that families can continue to rely on the childcare services that are nonnegotiable options for many working parents.

Providers should contact CPA with questions about the July payment for CCW services that were delivered in June. PHMC will begin making payments for services that began after July 1 come August for all providers who have completed agreements by July 31, 2024. Providers who have not yet submitted updated CCW Provider Agreements should contact PHMC for support in completing the updated Provider Agreement at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

July 1, 2024

PHMC named ELRC agency for Region 15 (Delaware County) and Region 18 (Philadelphia County) 

PHMC named Early Learning Resource Center agency for Region 15 and 18 on behalf of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning Effective July 1, 2024, The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has deemed Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRCs) agency for Region 15 (Delaware County) and Region 18 (Philadelphia County). PHMC will continue to serve as the ELRC agency for Region 19 (Chester County). 

ELRC agency selection occurred in coordination with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Financial Operations (BFO) through a formal, competitive procurement process. All proposals were scored on technical points and reviewed for financial eligibility.

 

Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) are the hub of child care information and provide families with information on quality child care. They support personalized child care referrals to child care providers based on specific needs or preferences. ELRCs also administer the Child Care Works subsidized child care program. “PHMC is eager to continue its work on behalf of OCDEL as we remain dedicated to the ELRC mission to ensure that all children enter school ready to learn and succeed,” said Amanda Atkinson, Managing Director Child Development and Family Services at PHMC. “We will be expanding our partnerships with stakeholders and families to improve the accessibility and quality of services for families seeking early learning services in Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties.” To learn more about the Early Learning Resource Centers, visit www.elrc-phmc.org.

 

 

May 17, 2024

New early Learning Resource Center Grantees Beginning July 1, 2024 

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced a change in grantees for the Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) beginning July 1, 2024. Three ELRC regions may experience a change in where services are provided but providers and families will not experience any change in payments or programming.

 

The Northwest Institute of Research was selected as the ELRC in Region 2, and the Public Health Management Corporation was selected as the ELRC for Regions 15 and 18. Please view the ELRC Map here.

 

All providers and families within the updated regions will receive a letter notifying of the change in service location and will receive notification once the new ELRCs have established addresses for new locations.

 

ELRC agency selection occurred in coordination with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Financial Operations (BFO) through a formal, competitive procurement process. All proposals were scored on technical points and reviewed for financial eligibility.

 

 

May 12, 2024

PHMC accepting applications for ELRC 15

PHMC will coordinate with Delaware County Human Services, the current operator of ELRC 15, to implement a transition of ELRC operations. If you have questions during this time, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Individuals interested in working with ELRC 15 are encouraged to contact PHMC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

about employment opportunities within the new ELRC structure. ELRC positions will be posted on the

PHMC Careers website.

 

 

May 12, 2024

PHMC accepting applications for ELRC 18

PHMC will coordinate with Caring People Alliance, the current operator of ELRC 18, to implement a

transition of ELRC operations. If you have questions during this time, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Individuals interested in working with ELRC 18 are encouraged to contact PHMC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

about employment opportunities within the new ELRC structure. ELRC positions will be posted on the

PHMC Careers website.