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PCCYFS Legislative Updates

November 25, 2024 Digging out of the leadership elections last week, it’s been relatively quiet in the Capitol.  In election news, Senator Bob Casey Jr. has officially conceded the race …

Behavioral Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Now Accepting Public Comments on Draft Model Behavioral Health Crisis Services Definitions
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Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Grant Opportunity
Behavioral Health Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approvals in Five States that will Keep Eligible Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
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Advocacy Texas Court Strikes Down USDOL Overtime Rule
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Behavioral Health Biden-Harris Administration Launches National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator
Behavioral Health Updated Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Regulatory Compliance Guide
Child Welfare Philadelphia DHS RFP: Male Youth Emergency Shelter

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June 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: Support Families of Child Abuse Victims

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Support Families of Child Abuse Victims Plan Year: 2022 ...
June 8, 2023

Invitation to Participate in System Partners Survey for the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Plan to the Governor

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is tasked with preparing the next edition of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Plan to the Governor, which is updated every two years. (You ...
June 8, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 6.7.2023
June 6, 2023

PCCYFS FY24 Budget Advocacy Update

PCCYFS continues its discussions at the state to push for provider-oriented investments to be included in Governor Shapiro’s FY24 state budget. As we continue to advocate on behalf of our ...
June 6, 2023

Montgomery County Provider NBPB Sessions

The Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth has scheduled two sessions to receive input from providers on their planning for the Needs Based Plan and Budget (NBPB). Additionally, the ...
June 2, 2023

Continued Learning Opportunities on Education and Trauma

A Trauma-Informed Approach for Working with Youth Involved in Multiple Systems Thursday June 8, 12-1:30pm Eastern Join the upcoming National Child Traumatic Stress Network webinar to learn more about the ...
June 1, 2023

June is PRIDE month!

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June 1, 2023

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release Bulletin 3140-23-02: Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3140-23-02, titled "Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth." This bulletin replaces Chapter 2, Title IV-E ...
May 26, 2023

Juvenile Justice Update

The State of Youth Justice: Overview of 2022 Youth Policy Advances: June 1, 2023 1pm ET What is the state of youth justice in our country? Join us for a ...
May 26, 2023

PCCYFS Training and Professional Development Catalogue (Updated)

PCCYFS continues to offer resources and tools to support the professional development of our members. As many of our members look to develop or bolster their internal training programs, PCCYFS ...