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November 21, 2023

Prevention Learning Portal

11.21.2023 Through correspondence from Robert Tomassini of the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juv. Prob. Officers and Executive Director of the Juvenile Court Judges Commission, PCCYFS learned the following information: Over ...

November 13, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Update

October 27, 2023 This week the Senate’s work centralized primarily on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument. This bill is being called by opponents as a “book ban” ...

November 9, 2023

High turnover in County Children and Youth Agencies is directly impacting families in the system

Staffing within the child welfare system can have direct impacts on the children and families within it.

November 8, 2023

Report examines strengths, challenges of PA congregate-care settings for teens

November 8, 2023 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA)For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report showed Pennsylvania’s congregate-care settings may be the best option.The report’s ...

November 8, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 11.8.2023

November 6, 2023

Pennsylvania Department of Education: Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Pennsylvania Department of Education created an Equitable Practices Hub. This Hub covers the following: What is Equity? Pillars of Practice Spheres of Practice Resources for Educators Spheres that should ...

November 6, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD’s Egrants System:Funding Announcement Title: 22-23 Byrne SCIP Local SolicitationPlan Year:2023Release Date:10/31/2023Due Date:12/20/2023Concept Papers Required:NoCompetitive/Noncompetitive:CompetitiveAmount Announced:$3,524,428.00To view the details regarding this solicitation and ...

October 27, 2023

PCCYFS 2024 Annual Conference Call for Speakers

Submit by January 8, 2024

October 25, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 10.25.2023

October 24, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Update

October 23, 2023 This week the House and Senate convened to for session to, once again, finalize portions of the state budget and address moving the presidential primary date for ...