The juvenile justice system is facing unprecedented challenges, affecting every aspect of its operations and service delivery. Shortages and high turnover rates of front-line staff have become so pervasive and …
As part of the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s commitment to making communities safer and reducing violence, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) today invited organizations working to address the epidemic of gun …
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Policy Clarification #3680-23-02 has been released. This policy clarification addresses the topic about whether or not the 2022-02 Introduction to DHS Audit Policy Bulletin …
October 27, 2023 This week the Senate’s work centralized primarily on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument. This bill is being called by opponents as a “book ban” …
The Pennsylvania Department of Education created an Equitable Practices Hub. This Hub covers the following: What is Equity? Pillars of Practice Spheres of Practice Resources for Educators Spheres that should …
The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD’s Egrants System:Funding Announcement Title: 22-23 Byrne SCIP Local SolicitationPlan Year:2023Release Date:10/31/2023Due Date:12/20/2023Concept Papers Required:NoCompetitive/Noncompetitive:CompetitiveAmount Announced:$3,524,428.00To view the details regarding this solicitation and …
October 23, 2023 This week the House and Senate convened to for session to, once again, finalize portions of the state budget and address moving the presidential primary date for …
On September 27, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), released three new rules that will have an impact on child welfare across America. See …
September 29, 2023 Last week the House reconvened in session and left without the consideration of budget elements to free up over a billion dollars in state funding that is …
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3130-23-01/3140-23-05, titled “Title IV-E Manual: Chapter 4 – Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC) Policy.” This bulletin updates the Permanent Legal …
