Latest News
Stay connected with Early Connections through news, updates, media coverage, and announcements from across our programs, centers, and community partnerships.
Here you’ll find recent stories and features about Early Connections, our work with children and families, and the larger early care and education issues impacting Erie County.
Featured News: MACC Renovation & MCW Partnership
Early Connections is proud to partner with the Mercy Center for Women to expand access to quality early care and education through the future early learning center inside the Mercy Anchor Community Center.
Mercy Center for Women Expands Childcare Services
Coverage from YourErie highlighting the Mercy Center for Women childcare expansion and the partnership with Early Connections.
Child Care Advocacy & Public Investment
Erie County Leaders Warn of Child Care Crisis Caused by Teacher Shortages
Pre-K for PA coverage of a press event hosted at Early Connections’ City Center site, where business, civic, and early learning leaders discussed the impact of child care teacher shortages.
Department of Human Services Secretary Tours Early Connections
Coverage from the Housing Authority of the City of Erie highlighting DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh’s visit to Early Connections at Harbor Homes.
Shapiro Administration Highlights Child Care Proposal in Erie
A Pennsylvania Department of Human Services release highlighting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh’s visit to Early Connections–Harbor Homes and the importance of child care access, affordability, and workforce investment.
Erie County Investing in Families Initiative
Information from Erie County about local investment in child care access, affordability, quality, and workforce support.
Videos & Community Conversations
Tracking Child Care Teacher Hiring in Erie
GoErie video coverage featuring a child care administrator explaining how teacher hiring is tracked and why staffing matters for child care access.
Community Conversation: Child Care and Early Learning
Watch a recorded community conversation about child care, early learning, and the issues impacting families, providers, and employers.
Early Connections Video Feature
Watch a video feature connected to Early Connections’ work and the importance of quality early care and education.
Press & Media Contact
For media inquiries, press releases, or questions about Early Connections news and updates, please contact:
Jordan Ott, Early Connections Director of Advancement
Email: jott@earlyconnectionserie.org
