Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “Alphabet Safari” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on November 19, 2025. The theme of the event was to focus on language and literacy skills from the program’s school...
As we enter the holiday season, we also enter the cold and flu season. Let’s face it, no one enjoys being sick so here are some common reminders about when you or your children should stay home from work or school. Fever- a fever over 100.4 Vomiting – more than 2...
Mental Health Starts in the Womb Mental health is a very important and pervasive concept in today’s world, often highlighting its importance during teenage years, and into adulthood/end of life. In our line of work, we understand that not only does mental health...
Building Skills. Strengthening Connections. Shaping Futures at PIC By: PIC Welcome Committee – Amy Lanz, Marette Simpson, Hannah Smail November is National Career Development Month, a time to reflect on how we continue to grow in our professions and...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
There is something satisfying about helping those in need who are working toward turning their lives around and building stronger relationships with their families. My name is Tishala M. Cooley, and as the Project Supervisor of Private Industry Council’s DADS MATTER Program, I can say that this program has changed many lives of fathers and their families within the communities we serve. The DADS MATTER Program serves Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington and Beaver Counties, and has made positive effects in many fathers/father figures lives as well as their families. Our program is designed to empower fathers/father-figures to shape their children’s lives and enhance their relationships. It is also designed to improve the financial well-being so that they can be the BEST they can for themselves and their families.
The DADS MATTER Program also provides financial supportive services toward a diverse range of workforce skills trades, including CDL Class A. Since March 2025, the DADS MATTER Program has assisted 8 fathers/father figures in successfully obtaining their CDL License through All-State Career School. Fathers/father figures have also attended classes with community partners including Douglas Education Center, Penn-Commercial, and Fayette CTI who offer credentialed training courses such as CDL, Electrical, HVAC and Welding. The DADS MATTER Team has touched the lives of over 1,000 fathers/father figures from September 2020 to date. This success would not have been possible without the ongoing and continuous support and referrals from internal programs and community agencies.
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