Child Welfare
(updated April 1) The Trump Administration is working on advancing his America First agenda, which will result in changes and impacts to PCCYFS members. As a result, the PCCYFS Public …
On July 19, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released their quarterly indicators report during the public portion of their Child Welfare Oversight Board (CWOB) meeting.
A fundamental shift in child welfare prioritizes strengthening families and keeping them together.
Thursday July 15 is the Check for Us Day of Action to help states connect with youth and provide assistance through the Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act
PA Office of Children, Youth & Families (OCYF) releases Bulletin 3130-21-03: Policies & Procedures for Implementation of Title IV-E Prevention Program under Family First Prevention Services Act.
A bill aimed at making a child's welfare and safety a primary concern in custody disputes passed the state Senate recently.
The hope is that an algorithm can help predict that a child is in a dangerous situation.
On June 8, 2021 the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Children, Youth & Families presented the Needs Based Plan & Budget (NBPB) Overview Training to County Children ...
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Department of Human Services’ Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (DHS/BJJS) are announcing the availability of state funds. This is a ...
Fulton et al. v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, et al. held that the City’s suspension of referrals and contracting with CSS, because of their refusal to certify same sex couples, violated the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment.
