Each regional ELRC office is a one-stop shop for all your early education needs. Whether you are a parent or guardian, seeking information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program; need help paying for child care; or are a child care provider seeking support or training, our qualified staff is ready to assist.
Return to Community Services for Children
Community Services for Children is a regional leader in early childhood education.
CSC operates Early Learning Resource Centers in five regions, which comprise 17 counties, across Pennsylvania. We are also the sole provider of Head Start and Early Head Start in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, and our Head Start program is recognized as a national center of excellence. Our mission is to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning and in life through innovative, comprehensive, leading-edge services.
Have questions? Choose the office location most convenient for you to get started.
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Child Care Works
The Child Care Works program is designed to enable low-income families to maintain employment while ensuring children receive high quality child care. The Child Care Works (CCW) program is a non-entitlement benefit made available through Federal and State funds. Eligible families are assessed a family co-payment based on their income and family size.
While many circumstances can affect eligibility, a sample of assessed co-pays is listed below.
Visit www.compass.state.pa.us to:
- Apply for subsidized child care funding through the online application
- Search for child care referrals
Forms
At times, additional verification forms will be required to complete your application or redetermination. If the ELRC requests additional forms, you can download copies here:
Child Care Works Application – English
Child Care Works Application – Spanish
Employment Verification Form – English
Employment Verification Form – Spanish
Self-Employment Schedule of Care
Self-Employment Verification of Income – English
Self-Employment Verification of Income – Spanish
Education Schedule of Verification
Authorization for Release – English
Authorization for Release – Spanish
If you have additional questions, please contact the ELRC office:
Reading Office
1138 Rockland St.
Reading, PA 19604
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
833-229-6927
484-651-8000
610-743-4391 FAX
ELRC13@cscinc.org
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Provider Communication Archive Region 13
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Staff Contact List – Region 13
Reading – 484-651-8000 or 833-229-6927
elrc13@cscinc.org
| Barbara S. | Regional Director | Ext. 502 |
| Judy Y. | Family/Provider Assistant Manager | Ext. 509 |
| Carmen P. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 503 |
| Carmen C. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 510 |
| Deliana D. | Family/Provider Specialist | Ext. 500 |
| Collette G. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 512 |
| Carolyn J. | Administrative Specialist | Ext. 501 |
| Linda K. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 506 |
| Claribel V. | Provider Services Specialist | Ext. 604 |
| Evelin V. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 508 |
| Kimberly L. | Provider Services Specialist | Ext. 507 |
| Sheri R. | STARS Quality Coach | 484-560-1606 |
| Amy A. | STARS Quality Coach | 610-763-6264 |
| Santina R. | Administrative Specialist | Ext. 501 |
Pottsville – 570-391-5211 or 833-229-6927
| Deidre S. | Family/Provider Manager | Ext. 600 |
| Nicole Z. | Family/Provider Assistant Manager | Ext. 603 |
| Lacie H. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 511 |
| Amanda K. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 505 |
| Jennifer K. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 601 |
| Kristen K. | Family Services Specialist | Ext. 602 |
| Amber R. | STARS Quality Coach | 610-703-8612 |
ELRC Service Systems
| Pamela C. | VP of ELRC, Regions 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 | 610-437-6000 x2105 |
| Elizabeth S. | Director of ELRC Service Systems | 610-437-6000 x2194 |
| Mitchell H. | Keystone STARS Designator | 610-437-6000 x2109 |
| Catherine S. | Administrative Specialist Grants | 610-437-6000 x2137 |
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Regional Resources for Providers
Department of Human Services
The Bureau of Certification Services is responsible for the regulation of all child care centers, group day care homes and family day care homes in Pennsylvania.
The certification bureau receives inquiries regarding a variety of topics, including:
- The requirements and process for opening a child care facility.
- The statutes and regulations for operating a child care facility.
- The status and compliance history of specific facilities.
- The complaints regarding child care facilities.
Scranton Office
100 Lackawanna Ave UNIT 2,
Scranton, PA 18503
1-800-222-2108
United Way of Berks County
The United Way of Berks County brings together the right mix of people and organizations to identify community needs and support programming to address those needs. Each year, over 150,000 people in Berks County are helped through the work of United Way and their partners. As a partner agency, ELRC-Region 13 works in collaboration with the United Way of Berks County to support families and child care providers through a variety of initiatives.
United Way of Berks County
25 N. 2nd Street
Suite 101
Reading, PA 19601
610-685-4550
Professional Development Organization
The PDO is breaking down barriers to accessing higher education for the early childhood practitioner. The PDO can provide no-cost/low-cost tuition and other learning supports. Staff can work with a higher education liaison to support their enrollment in a certificate, CDA or degreed programs.
Shippensburg University – PASSHE PDO
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: 717-422-6328 or 301-524-7752
Email: passhe-pdo@ship.edu
Tuition Assistance
There are several available options for practitioners to obtain financial assistance when planning their career path. Rising STAR Tuition Assistance is provided through the PA Key and PACCA offers TEACH. See the following links to learn more.
Directors Network
ELRC Region 13 facilitates monthly Directors Network groups. These groups provide the child care owner, director and leadership team an opportunity to network with other child care programs, share resources and address concerns facing the ECE community. Directors Network invitations are found on the monthly Provider Link Newsletter. You can also reach out to your Quality Coach for information on the next meeting.
Sheri Roth, (484) 560-1606, sroth@cscinc.org
Amber Ruch, (610) 703-8612, aruch@cscinc.org
Amy Allen, (484) 274-3581, aallen@cscinc.org
Find Your Elected Official
The actions of our government have an enormous impact on the future of our children and the early childhood community. Every vote matters! Find out who your elected official is and where they stand on the issues, visit Legislative Alert Center.
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Regional Resources for Families
Pennsylvania 211
If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Berks County Programs
25 N. 2nd Street, Suite 101, Reading PA, 19601
Phone: 610-685-4550
The United Way of Berks County brings together the right mix of people and organizations to identify community needs and support programming to address those needs. Each year, over 150,000 people in Berks County are helped through the work of United Way and their partners. As a partner agency, ELRC-Region 13 works in collaboration with the United Way of Berks County to support families and child care providers through a variety of initiatives.
PA CareerLink Berks County:
1920 Kutztown Rd, Suite F, Reading, PA 19604
Phone: 610-988-1300
Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tues & Thurs, 8:30am to 6:00pm
Website: https://www.careerlinkberks.com
Berks County Children & Youth:
633 Court St, Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-478-6700
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, Closed on Holidays
Website: https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/CYS/Pages/default.aspx
CHIP-the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP):
CHIP provides low cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid. There are two ways to apply for CHIP: Call toll free or fill out an application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can apply for and enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any time of year. If you quality, your coverage can start immediately.
Phone: 1-800-318-2596, TTY: 1-855-889-4325
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/childrens-health-insurance-program/
Berks County Assistance Office:
625 Cherry St, Reading, PA 19602
Phone: 610-736-4211, Fax: 610-736-4004
Website: https://www.foodstampsoffices.com/office/2338/berks-county-assistance-office/
Berks County Head Start:
Berks County Intermediate Unit
1111 Commons Blvd, Reading, PA 19605
Phone: 610-987-8454 Fax: 610-987-8400
Email: info@berksiu.org
Website: https://www.berksiu.org/
Berks County WIC:
Reading Center WIC Office
501 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-373-5545
Website: https://www.wicprograms.org/co/pa-berks#google_vignette
WIC Office Boyertown
200 West Spring St, Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: 610-367-6957
Schuylkill County Programs
PA CareerLink Schuylkill County:
PA CareerLink Schuylkill County at Pottsville
203 E Arch St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: 570-622-5253
Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm; Wed, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Website: https://careerlinkpottsville.org/
Schuylkill County Children & Youth:
324 North Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: 570-628-1050
Website: http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/HumanServices/CY/index.asp
CHIP-the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP):
CHIP provides low cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid. There are two ways to apply for CHIP: Call toll free or fill out an application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can apply for and enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any time of year. If you quality, your coverage can start immediately.
Phone: 1-800-318-2596, TTY: 1-855-889-4325
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/childrens-health-insurance-program/
Schuylkill County Assistance Office:
Schuylkill County Assistance Office
2640 Woodglen Rd, P.O. Box 1100, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: 570-621-3000, 1-877-306-5439, LIHEAP: 570-621-3072, Fax: 570-624-3334
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx
Schuylkill County Head Start:
Child Development, Inc. Schuylkill Co.
2880 Pottsville, Minersville Hwy, Suite 210, Minersville, PA 17954
Phone: 570-544-8959, 800-433-3370
Website:
Schuylkill County WIC:
WIC Office Tamaqua
139 West Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-668-4699
WIC Office Shenandoah
125 East Center St, Shenandoah, PA 17976
Phone: 570-462-3323
WIC Office Pottsville
2510 West Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: 570-622-1244
Website: https://www.wicprograms.org/co/pa-schuylkill
https://www.wicprograms.org/co/pa-berks
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