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August 29, 2024

OCYF Informational Presentation on BEO

On August 28, the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) shared a PowerPoint presentation on the functions and contacts for the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO). The Department of ...

August 29, 2024

Shapiro Administration Releases 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, Shares Ongoing Commitment to Support Child Welfare System and Keep Kids Safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2024 Media Contact: Brandon Cwalina, ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today released the 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, which ...

August 27, 2024

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Releases Youth Suicide Prevention Guide

The Jana Marie Foundation, Aevidum, Prevent Suicide PA, Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS), STAR-Center at the University of Pittsburgh, and Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant are pleased to share a resource ...

July 19, 2024

OCYF Bulletin on Waiver Procedures

On July 19, 2024, OCYF issued a new bulletin on "Procedures to Request Waiver of Regulations," accompanied by the following message: Attached you will find the updated Office of Children, ...

July 18, 2024

Delco Needs Based Plan and Budget Hearings

Delaware County shared the following message regarding their FY25-26 Needs Based Plan and Budget Hearing: We invite you to attend a Public Hearing to discuss the Needs-Based Plan for Children ...

July 16, 2024

York County Office of Children, Youth and Families – Request for Proposal (RFP) for Visitation and Transportation

Attention Providers: The York County Office of Children, Youth and Families seeks to contract with an organization for transportation services for children and families, as well as visitation services that ...

July 9, 2024

Webinar Recording: Safety Technology: Combining Human Resources with 21st Century Technology to Create and Maintain Safer Environments (CLPS Consultants)

On July 9, 2024, PCCYFS held a webinar on Safety Technology: Combining Human Resources with 21st Century Technology to Create and Maintain Safer Environments with CLPS Consultants. Webinar Summary: This ...

June 24, 2024

Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Website Announcement

PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is excited to announce the launch of our new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. The ELS is a multi-agency licensing ...

June 21, 2024

RELEASE: Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin #3350-24-01 Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Unit of Service Payment Rates and Programmatic Changes

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3350-24-01, entitled “Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network Unit of Service Payment Rates and Programmatic Changes.” This bulletin rescinds and replaces ...

June 7, 2024

Montgomery County NBPB Sessions for Provider Input

Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth (OCY) is holding two sessions to garner provider feedback and perspectives on their Needs Based Plan and Budget - July 1 at 1:30PM ...