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March 6, 2026

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

March 6, 2026 Another week of budget hearings in Harrisburg with the Human Services Department appearing before the House Appropriations Committee. The Department of Human Services was among those who ...

March 6, 2026

Child Injury Prevention Summits

Jessica Ritter, who is with The State Office of Safe Kids Pennsylvania (which is a program dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries) has for the past 2 years, been working ...

March 4, 2026

JCJC March 2026 Newsletter

The Juvenile Court Judges' Commission (JCJC) has released their March 2026 newsletter. Read more about the latest from our partners - 03-2026Download... This content is for PCCYFS members only. If ...

March 2, 2026

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

February 27, 2026 The Pennsylvania General Assembly has a couple new members! On Tuesday, special elections were held to fill the vacancies in the 22nd and 42nd House Districts. Representatives-Elect ...

February 25, 2026

Post-Award Forum for PA’s 1115 Demonstration for Former Foster Care Youth (FFCY) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is holding a post-award forum to afford the public with an opportunity to provide comments on the progress of the federal Section 1115 Demonstration ...

February 25, 2026

PCCYFS Waiver Request for Regulation 3170.84 (a)(2) – FY 2026 – 2028 – APPROVED

In January 2026, PCCYFS submitted a waiver request to extend the currently approved waiver of 55 Pa. Code subsection 3170.84(a)(2), regarding Maximum Levels of reimbursement. On February 18, OCYF approved ...

February 25, 2026

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations updates as of 2.25.2026

February 23, 2026

Immigration Enforcement Advisory for Health Care/Social Services Facilities

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) released this non-regulatory advisory 2.23.2026. Under the current federal administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (U.S. DHS) has lifted ...

February 20, 2026

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

February 20, 2026 Earlier this week, lawmakers and advocates joined in a press conference to call for the passage of several criminal justice reform bills – HB 150, HB 144, ...

February 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – Funding Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD’s Egrants System:Funding Announcement Title: 2025-27 Violence & Delinquency Prevention ProgramsPurpose: To advance state and local projects that align with priorities and needs ...