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March 31, 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Undergoes Significant Restructuring

On 3.27.2025, HHS reported that there will be, "dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”" This restructuring will ...

March 31, 2025

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

March 28, 2025 This week, the State Senate and State House convened and traded some bills across the building and positioned several others. Over in the Senate, members considered legislation ...

March 26, 2025

PCCYFS Press Release: SERVICE PROVIDERS RELEASE PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS CHILDREN’S SERVICE GAPS

For Immediate Release                                                                                               Media ContactMarch 26, 2025                                                                                  Terry L. Clark, President & CEOterryc@pccyfs.org717-651-1725 (HARRISBURG, PA) The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services (PCCYFS) has released their ...

March 26, 2025

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 3.26.2025

March 25, 2025

The Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Recidivism Report Available Now

The Juvenile Court Judges Commission (JCJC) released the updated Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Recidivism Report. Recidivism is defined as a subsequent delinquency adjudication in juvenile court or conviction in criminal court ...

March 24, 2025

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

March 21, 2025 The Special Elections scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 to fill the seats vacated by State Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) and State Representative Matt Gergley (D-Allegheny). The elections ...

March 21, 2025

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services – Chapter 5230 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) conducted Technical Assistance (TA) sessions regarding the updated Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) regulations outlined in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5230. ...

March 21, 2025

Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program

The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through PHEAA helps in-state students pay for school and builds the workforce in PA for in-demand occupation. The growing crisis in declining workforce has ...

March 19, 2025

Creating a Kin-First Culture

When children can't live safely with their parents/caregivers and enter the child welfare system, child welfare policy prioritizes placement with relatives or close family friends, also known as kinship foster ...

March 19, 2025

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Data Dashboards and Reports

Various data and reports are available on PA DHS website and can be utilized for advocacy efforts, funding discussions, program development, and much more. Information that can be found on ...