Child Welfare
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released the publicly placed complaint system. This is a requirement under the Glen Mills settlement agreement seeking to ensure that students in residential facilities have …
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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, ...
On May 11, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for CUA 10. Improving Outcomes for Children (IOC) is a transformational effort to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children ...
Turnover and other workforce challenges for child welfare and human service professionals continues to receive attention. However, this is not a new challenge. Even as far back as 1960, a ...
On May 4, Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) released a RFP for Specialized Behavioral Health Placement Homes. Consistent with the goals of IOC, DHS strives to ensure youth remain ...
National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. Each May, we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and ...
