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November 18, 2021

Release: Office of Children, Youth and Families Special Transmittal Re: County Child and Youth Agencies Licensing and Oversight

Below you will find the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Special Transmittal, entitled “ Office of Children, Youth and Families, Bureau of Children and Family Services Oversight and ...

November 18, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 11/15/2021)

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Division of Maternal, Child, & Family Health is accepting mini grant applications again this year. The request for proposal is available here. The completed ...

October 29, 2021

With Federal Support, PA Focuses on Keeping Kids Out of Foster Care

Terry Clark, PCCYFS President/CEO quoted

October 25, 2021

Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin 3490-21-04, “Changes to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344 as it Pertains to Clearances”

Attached you will find the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Bulletin 3490-21-04, entitled “Changes to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344, as it Pertains to ...

October 25, 2021

The Office of Children, Youth and Families Releases Policy Clarification on Child Protective Service Investigations

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has released Policy Clarification #3490-21-05 that includes a “Quick Reference Guide” (see attachment).  This Policy Clarification addresses questions surrounding the completion of ...

October 18, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/18/2021)

On October 18, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released their Quarterly Indicators Report for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2021. On October 20, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for applicants to ...

October 5, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/4/2021)

The Performance Management and Technology (PMT) Division of the Office of Children and Youth has scheduled the semi-annual virtual Provider Convening for Foster Care and Congregate Care Programs. Updates will ...

September 29, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 9/27/2021)

On September 27, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released new guidance on: Required reporting by placement providers about children and youth who have been exposed to COVID-19. Who is required to be ...

September 23, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 9/20/2021)

CHESTER COUNTY RFP: The County of Chester is requesting Proposals from qualified firms who have the necessary expertise to assist the County in planning for our Youth Center and its ...

September 20, 2021

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release Special Transmittal, “Voluntary Certification as a Specialized Setting”

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released the OCYF Special Transmittal entitled “Voluntary Certification as a Specialized Setting.” This document was issued in August 2020 and provides the ...