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February 14, 2022

Southeast Updates (Week of 2/6/2022)

Philadelphia Foster Care Scorecard: On February 11, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) released their foster care provider scorecard. This scorecard covers fiscal year 2021 and incorporates a ...

February 14, 2022

Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth from a Different State and Substance Use Disorder Section 1115 Demonstration

Comment period extended

February 4, 2022

Southeast Updates (Week of 1/31/2022)

Philadelphia DHS Resumes Cash Assistance for Youth: Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800 to help cover basic needs like food, housing, and employment. The ...

February 3, 2022

Govenor Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations

Proposed plan to include funding for The PA Opportunity Program, Small Business Support, Increased Property Relief for Low-Income Renters & Homeowners, Support for Pennsylvania’s Healthcare System, Investing in Conservation, Recreation & Preservation,

January 27, 2022

House Bill 253 appropriates $225 million to support Pennsylvania’s health care workforce

This appropriation will include child residential programs receiving Medical Assistance funding.

January 26, 2022

PCCYFS Advocates at House Hearing on Liability Insurance

On January 25, 2022, PCCYFS testified at a hearing on provider liability insurance issues, held by the House Children and Youth Committee. Specifically, the Committee focused on testimony in relation ...

January 12, 2022

Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) and Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Provider Virtual Townhall with Health Commissioner Dr. Bettigole

1/21/2022 at 1pm

January 10, 2022

Southeast Updates (Week of 1/10/2022)

On January 10, 2022, Philadelphia DHS released their quarterly indicators report for Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2022. The report is available here. On January 13, 2022, Philadelphia Mayor Jim ...

January 6, 2022

Office of Children, Youth and Families Releases Special Transmittal, “Completing Outcome Narratives; the Allegation Outcome Explanation and Investigation (overall) Outcome Explanation portions of the Child Protective Service Investigation Report (CY-48 Form)”

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released a Special Transmittal entitled, “Completing Outcome Narratives; the Allegation Outcome Explanation and Investigation (overall) Outcome Explanation portions of the Child Protective ...

January 3, 2022

PA Department of Health 2021-PAHAN-615-12-30-UPD: Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19 for the General Population

The Pennsylvania Department of Health updated PAHAN-615 or “Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19 for the General Population” to reflect a correction in what is included in non-healthcare congregate settings. ...