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The Benefit of Consistent Rate Increases for Behavioral Health Providers
PCCYFS has released a document advocating for consistent rate increases for behavioral health providers. This document includes information gathered from a survey in addition to conversations with our members surrounding ...
Video Tutorials for Electronic Fee Payment
The Division of Licensing Administration has created tutorials to assist with the electronic payment of application, certificate, fines, and appeals fees. A different tutorial has been designed for each Program ...
FREE Trauma Training for all Child Welfare Professionals in PA
Once again, the Office of Children, Youth and Families, in collaboration with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is pleased to be able to offer our PA ...
The Council of State Governments Justice Center (CGS) Assessment/Listening Sessions
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is partnering with the Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Council of State ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Release: Policy Clarification #3140-24-04 Biological Parents and Subsidy Payments
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) released Policy Clarification #3140-24-04, 3170-24-02. This Policy Clarification provides instructions on the appropriate use of Title IV-E and Act 148 funds when ...
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
October 11, 2024 After a rather busy calendar this week, both the House and the Senate will reconvene the week of October 21. The official agenda is still in the ...
Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) releases proposed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Regulations for public comment
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is pleased to announce the proposed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) regulations have been posted for public comment. The posting ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Policy Clarification #3140-24-05, 3170-24-03: Foster Care Per Diem Structure
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Policy Clarification #3140-24-05, 3170-24-03: Foster Care Per Diem Structure. This policy clarification addresses the foster care maintenance per diem a provider ...
PCCYFS 2024 Annual Business Meeting
On October 9, 2024, the PCCYFS board and leadership held the PCCYFS Annual Business Meeting. The meeting covered accomplishments from the 2023-2024 membership year, as highlighted in the PCCYFS Annual ...
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 10.9.2024