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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 ...

June 1, 2023

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release Bulletin 3140-23-02: Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3140-23-02, titled "Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth." This bulletin replaces Chapter 2, Title IV-E ...

May 26, 2023

Juvenile Justice Update

The State of Youth Justice: Overview of 2022 Youth Policy Advances: June 1, 2023 1pm ET What is the state of youth justice in our country? Join us for a ...

May 26, 2023

PCCYFS Training and Professional Development Catalogue (Updated)

PCCYFS continues to offer resources and tools to support the professional development of our members. As many of our members look to develop or bolster their internal training programs, PCCYFS ...

May 24, 2023

Pennsylvania Citizen Review Panels’ (CRPs) 2022 Annual Report

This report below was developed in collaboration with individual citizen review panels, Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Children Youth and Families (OCYF), the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center ...

May 22, 2023

Philadelphia DHS Announces 3 New CUA Providers

On May 22, 2023, Philadelphia DHS held their Child Welfare Oversight Board public session, which includes an update on their regular data reports and some other updates. Most notably, this ...

May 19, 2023

“HB2214: Implications for Providers” Members-Only Session

On May 17, PCCYFS held a members-only session on House Bill 2214: Implications for Providers, in partnership with the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance, a critical partner in helping us advocate for ...

May 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  EA-PAV-Youth W/Problematic Sexual Behaviors Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 5/15/2023 Due Date: 6/16/2023 Concept Papers Required: ...

May 16, 2023

Juvenile Court Judges Commission and Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers Announce 2023 Professional Award Nomination Forms

The Juvenile Court Judges' Commission and the PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the following 2023 Professional Awards: ...

May 16, 2023

Child Victims of Human Trafficking Desk Guide

The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Serving Child Victims of Human Trafficking (CVHT) Quick Reference - Desk Guide was released this week. This guidance provides definitions, action items, ...