Berks Early Care and Education Council

Join SAM Early Intervention staff along with several other community organizations for an upcoming resource fair on Friday, June 19th from 12-4.

AAA and the Highway Safety Patrol will be on-site conducting car seat safety checks. Checks will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon check-in, families will receive a designated time slot to bring their vehicle around for inspection. There will be 4–8 certified technicians available to help move families through the process efficiently.

While families wait for their scheduled inspection time, they will have the opportunity to visit and engage with participating community organizations inside the event.

Join us for our General membership/committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow, May 21st at 1PM. This meeting will be in person at the BCIU Ed Centre, 2101 Centre Avenue, Reading PA 19605.

2026 Virtual Parent Café Series
DIVE INTO SUMMER! Parent Cafés are guided group meetings where parents come together to talk, share, and support each other. Parents learn ways to keep their families strong. These cafés are for Pennsylvania families in Early Intervention or Home Visiting programs.
Seats are limited to this event. Register soon!
Join us
•June 24, 2026 10:00am-Noon
•July 21, 2026 1:00-3:00pm
•August 11, 2026 6:00-8:00pm
for our summer café series

•Cafés are virtual. A Zoom link will be sent after registration.
•Registration survey provides an opportunity for ADA accommodation requests.
•Childcare reimbursement available if needed to participate in the café.

Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/SummerCafe2026 to register.
Questions? Contact Maggie Parke: [email protected]

First image shows a family of four: Dad, Mom, Preschool aged daughter and toddler aged son all smiling at the camera.
Second image shows a Mother and toddler aged daughter reading a book together and smiling.
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Check out this resource for families in the Reading area. It’s the RDG Youth Resource Hub and includes information on summer programs, sports and rec, arts, emotional and mental wellness and much more!

RDG Youth English — Hispanic Center of Reading and Berks County, PA RDG Youth Resource Hub 2026 Summer Programs Summer learning, enrichment, and recreation opportunities for youth. Sports & Recreation Activities that promote physical activity, teamwork, and fun through sports and recreation. Creative Arts Visual arts, music, theater, design, and creative expression....

We are excited to share our upcoming Summer Parent Cafés! Please see the attached flyer for dates, times, and registration information.

These Parent Cafés are designed for Pennsylvania families with children ages 0–5 who are receiving Early Intervention or Home Visiting services.

Parent Cafés are welcoming, supportive spaces where parents and caregivers can connect, share experiences, and have meaningful conversations with others who understand the joys and challenges of raising young children. Each Café is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and build connections with other families across Pennsylvania.

We hope you can join us on June 5th to hear Ben Hartranft and his family share their story. Please be sure to register as seating is limited.

Join Pathstone, along with multiple community agencies, for a Resource Fair on August 12th from 5:30-7:30PM.