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October 16, 2023

PCCYFS Press Release: Congregate Care for Youth: A Review of its Benefits,Principles and Use in Pennsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2023 PENNSYLVANIA REPORT EVALUATES THE NEEDS ADDRESSED BY CHILDREN’S CONGREGATE CARE SETTINGS (HARRISBURG, PA) The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, & Family Services (PCCYFS) released ...

August 31, 2023

Salary Survey Highlights Compensation Trends, Pandemic Impact on Child-Welfare Workforce

PCCFYS Quoted

June 26, 2023

Restorative Practices Strengthening Relationships with Pennsylvania Students, Communities

Monday, June 26, 2023 Pennsylvania schools have been utilizing restorative practices to help reduce suspensions and improve school climate. PCCYFS member, Dr. Craig Adamson, Community Service Foundation and Buxmont Academy, ...

June 16, 2023

PCCYFS CALLS FOR GREATER SUPPORT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WORKFORCE

PCCYFS' Call to Arms Regarding the Workforce Crisis in PA's Human Services

March 2, 2023

PCCYFS Release Priorities to Enhance Children’s Services in PA

Public policy platform for the 2023-2025 legislative session

February 10, 2023

PA Needs More Mental, Behavioral Healthcare Workers

Provider Perspective

February 9, 2023

PA Senate Bill Proposes Changes to State Constitution

A bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would amend the state Constitution to allow more adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers.

November 29, 2022

More Protections Coming for PA Children’s Service Providers

HB 2214 was recently signed by Govenor Tom Wolf

November 3, 2022

Crushing Caseloads and Low Wages Drive Out Foster Care Workers, But Children Pay the Price

Advocates say chronic turnover must be addressed or the system will continue to fail children and families.

September 22, 2022

PCCYFS Issues Funding Proposal for a More Sustainable Child Welfare System

Press Release