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January 31, 2024

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 1.31.2024

January 30, 2024

Philadelphia DHS RFP: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Community Homes

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified provider or providers to establish Community Homes staffed by community homes resource parents (CHRPs) and associated supportive services for ...

January 29, 2024

Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Announces $50 Million in Grants to Deliver Critical School-Based Health Services to Children

On 1/24/24, the United States Department of Health and Human (DHS) through CMS announced $50 million in grants to link children to services such as mental health supports at school. ...

January 29, 2024

Nursing Compact Statement of Policy

1/26/2024 This communication contains important information on a Joint Statement of Policy released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the State Board of Nursing, and the Department of Human Services, ...

January 29, 2024

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

January 26, 2024 Governor Shapiro announced a blueprint for higher education, which will focus on workforce development as well as access and affordability. Click here for the complete press release. ...

January 26, 2024

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Releases 2023 State of Child Welfare in Pennsylvania Report 

The 2023 Annual State of Child Welfare Report released last Wednesday showed a significant rise in child abuse reports throughout the Commonwealth, as pandemic-era restrictions declined, and children resumed normalcy ...

January 19, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) Announces New Model to Advance Integration in Behavioral Health

On 1/18/2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through CMS announced a new "no wrong door" approach for accessing mental health, substance use and physical health supports. This ...

January 17, 2024

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

Historically, the Pennsylvania House and Senate schedule about a week’s worth of session days in January, but that is not the case for 2024. The House remains tied 101-101 and ...

January 17, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Available Funding

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  2024/25 JAG Single Solicitation Local Initiatives Plan Year: 2024 Release Date: 1/8/2024 Due Date: 3/28/2024 Concept ...

January 17, 2024

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 1.17.2024