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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 ...

May 10, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 5.10.2023

May 4, 2023

Federal Notification of HIPAA Enforcement

This notice is to inform Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Stakeholders that on April 11, 2023, the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office ...

May 4, 2023

Coalition for the Mental Health Safety Net Urges Support for a Multi-Year Commitment to Increase County Base Funds

Providers need appropriate funding to sustain programs

May 4, 2023

Philadelphia DHS RFP: Specialized Behavioral Health Placement Homes

On May 4, Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) released a RFP for Specialized Behavioral Health Placement Homes. Consistent with the goals of IOC, DHS strives to ensure youth remain ...

May 3, 2023

May is National Foster Care Month!

National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. Each May, we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and ...

May 3, 2023

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Update

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is offering a webinar on Serving Youth and Families in Rural Communities: Learning from Two State Juvenile Justice Agencies on Monday May 8th from ...

May 1, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Resources to share to help spread awareness!

May 1, 2023

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Presents a New Study: Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Will Negatively Impact Society

750 Behavioral Health Workers took the survey and recommendations from that are listed