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May 22, 2023

Philadelphia DHS Announces 3 New CUA Providers

On May 22, 2023, Philadelphia DHS held their Child Welfare Oversight Board public session, which includes an update on their regular data reports and some other updates. Most notably, this ...

May 19, 2023

“HB2214: Implications for Providers” Members-Only Session

On May 17, PCCYFS held a members-only session on House Bill 2214: Implications for Providers, in partnership with the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance, a critical partner in helping us advocate for ...

May 19, 2023

Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Tackle Nation’s Mental Health Crisis

Advancing the President's Mental Health Strategy

May 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  EA-PAV-Youth W/Problematic Sexual Behaviors Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 5/15/2023 Due Date: 6/16/2023 Concept Papers Required: ...

May 16, 2023

Juvenile Court Judges Commission and Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers Announce 2023 Professional Award Nomination Forms

The Juvenile Court Judges' Commission and the PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the following 2023 Professional Awards: ...

May 16, 2023

Child Victims of Human Trafficking Desk Guide

The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Serving Child Victims of Human Trafficking (CVHT) Quick Reference - Desk Guide was released this week. This guidance provides definitions, action items, ...

May 15, 2023

Bulletin from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services – OMHSAS-23-05: Confidentiality of Records Changes Due to ACT 32 of 2022 and Aligning with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Amendments/Updates to the Mental Health Procedures Act

May 12, 2023

Bulletin Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) OMHSAS-23-04 Mental Health Emergency Services – Applying the 120-hour timeframe for Emergency Involuntary Commitments – Revised

Clarification

May 12, 2023

Philadelphia DHS RFP: CUA

On May 11, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for CUA 10. Improving Outcomes for Children (IOC) is a transformational effort to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children ...

May 11, 2023

Importance of Community in the Workplace

Turnover and other workforce challenges for child welfare and human service professionals continues to receive attention. However, this is not a new challenge. Even as far back as 1960, a ...