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Report: Positioning Low-Income Workers to Succeed in Changing Economy

Taking Action is a report funded by Annie E. Casey and Joyce Foundations examining educational and employment disparities in the United States, highlighting policies, programs, and strategies designed to improve …

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Pennsylvania Department of Education Complaint System
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Federal Trump Administration Updates
Child Welfare The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Undergoes Significant Restructuring
Child Welfare Creating a Kin-First Culture
Child Welfare PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Data Dashboards and Reports
Child Welfare March is Social Work Month!
Child Welfare FREE Trauma Training
Child Welfare Post-Award Forum for PA’s 1115 Demonstration for Former Foster Care Youth (FFCY) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Child Welfare DRAFT OCYF Bulletin 3140-25-XX/3170-25-XX: “Title IV-E Reimbursement of Administrative Costs of Independent Legal Representation of Children, Youth, Parents and Relative Caregivers in Dependency Proceedings”

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July 3, 2023

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release: Special Transmittal – Act 118 APPLA

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released a Special Transmittal related to Act 118 of 2022 (Act 118), "Helping Older Foster Youth Find Permanency." The intent of Act ...
June 28, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Update

June 16, 2023 This week the House was in session and the atmosphere, at times, reflected just how close the state budget deadline is.  Wednesday, contentious debate was had over ...
June 26, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: Endowment Act

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Endowment Act - Treatment Training Plan Year: 2022 Release ...
June 22, 2023

Update Qualified Residential Treatment Programs – Institutions for Mental Diseases

In 2021, PCCYFS joined over 600 organizations on a joint letter urging Congress to exempt Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) from the Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion. While Pennsylvania ...
June 22, 2023

Request for Proposals by Allegheny County Department of Human Services: Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorder Interventions

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP). Visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/solicitations or click the title below for more information. RFP for Opioid and other ...
June 13, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: PA START/STOP Project

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  PA START/STOP Project Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 6/5/2023 Due ...
June 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: Support Families of Child Abuse Victims

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Support Families of Child Abuse Victims Plan Year: 2022 ...
June 6, 2023

PCCYFS FY24 Budget Advocacy Update

PCCYFS continues its discussions at the state to push for provider-oriented investments to be included in Governor Shapiro’s FY24 state budget. As we continue to advocate on behalf of our ...
June 6, 2023

Montgomery County Provider NBPB Sessions

The Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth has scheduled two sessions to receive input from providers on their planning for the Needs Based Plan and Budget (NBPB). Additionally, the ...
June 2, 2023

Continued Learning Opportunities on Education and Trauma

A Trauma-Informed Approach for Working with Youth Involved in Multiple Systems Thursday June 8, 12-1:30pm Eastern Join the upcoming National Child Traumatic Stress Network webinar to learn more about the ...