Early Childhood, Family and Community Services

Providing Non-Traditional Services to Learners of All Ages

The Early Childhood, Family and Community Services Division consists of a group of visionary educational leaders who create innovative partnerships with schools, government, business, and communities to build human capacity through dynamic services which enhance the quality of life for all learners.  For more information, contact Dr. Catherine Lobaugh at catherine.lobaugh@aiu3.net.

Initiatives are designed to respond to the multifaceted nature of social and educational challenges within Allegheny County and the Western Pennsylvania region. The Early Childhood, Family and Community Services Division also serves as a catalyst to create unique educational partnerships which anticipate emerging opportunities to serve the regional community. The division provides services through a broad spectrum of initiatives including:

• Early childhood and family support services through early care, education, and comprehensive case management
• Education of homeless children and youth including preschoolers
• Alternative education for court-adjudicated and disruptive students
• Workforce development for economically challenged adults
• Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language 

Comprehensive community approaches produce outcomes which address quality of life issues through educational initiatives. Specific outcomes resulting from Early Childhood, Family and Community Services programs include:

• Higher levels of literacy
• Better prepared workforce
• School readiness
• Success in school for children of all abilities
• Increased graduation rates
• Increased enrollment in post-secondary education
• Increased economic security
• Higher quality of child care
• Healthier children, families, and communities
• Integration of schools and communities
• Enriched learning opportunities for all learners
• Enhanced community support structures