Work Here?
Overview
Trying Together is a Southwestern Pennsylvania nonprofit that supports high-quality early childhood care and education for children, families, and educators. It delivers programs through family centers and educator training, including the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting series and the Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways, funded by gifts, grants, and sponsorships. It also serves as a quality partner for ELRC Region 5 and advocates for public policy to raise wages and invest in early learning. Its goal is to raise early childhood education quality, expand family access to resources, strengthen the workforce, and sustain improvements through policy change.
About Trying Together
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
N/A
Get referred to Trying Together
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 budgets raised child care retention funding to $30 million statewide.
- Trying Together won 2026 visibility through Pirates nonprofit status and Wild Things proceeds.
- Its June 2026 policy push with 40 advocates keeps it central in Harrisburg decisions.
What critics are saying
- Pennsylvania's 2026-27 budget cut infant-toddler Early Intervention $5.2 million, straining family demand.
- Child care still faces 66,500 denied Pre-K slots, keeping wage and capacity pressure acute.
- If public funding stalls after 2026, donor dependence and sponsorships become an existential squeeze.
What makes Trying Together unique
- Trying Together anchors Pittsburgh early-childhood advocacy, professional development, and family support in one nonprofit.
- Its ELRC Region 5 role gives direct reach across hundreds of licensed child-care providers.
- The Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways centralizes recruitment, retention, and PQAS training.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Trying Together is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today
About Trying Together
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
N/A
Trying Together is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today