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September 5, 2024

PCCYFS Public Comment for Center for Medicare and Mecicaid Services (CMS) Four Wall Proposed Rule

On behalf of PCCYFS members, PCCYFS submitted a public comment asked by one of our members regarding the Four Walls proposed ruling: Agency: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE&MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)Document Type: Proposed ...

September 4, 2024

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!

We all have a part in helping to prevent suicide. Below are some resources for you to help spread information and knowledge so we can continue to reduce the stigma ...

September 3, 2024

PCCYFS Legislative Update

August 30, 2024 The State House of Representatives amended the fall session schedule to remove some September dates. The House will not convene the week of September 23 and will ...

September 3, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $65.7 Million in Prevention, Treatment, and Workforce Enhancement Awards and Funding Opportunities to Advance President’s Unity Agenda for the Nation

A press release was issued on 8/26/2024 stating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are issuing $65 ...

August 30, 2024

New Release: Bureau of Justice Statistics 2023 School Crime and Safety Report

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES have released the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023. This report highlights findings ...

August 29, 2024

OCYF Informational Presentation on BEO

On August 28, the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) shared a PowerPoint presentation on the functions and contacts for the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO). The Department of ...

August 29, 2024

Shapiro Administration Releases 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, Shares Ongoing Commitment to Support Child Welfare System and Keep Kids Safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2024 Media Contact: Brandon Cwalina, ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today released the 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, which ...

August 28, 2024

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 8.28.2024

August 27, 2024

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Releases You Suicide Prevention Guide

The Jana Marie Foundation, Aevidum, Prevent Suicide PA, Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS), STAR-Center at the University of Pittsburgh, and Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant are pleased to share a resource ...

August 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Funding Announcement

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Project Safe and Smart - 2025 Plan Year: 2024 Release Date: 8/16/2024 Due Date: 10/11/2024 Concept ...