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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
Funding

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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February 22, 2023

Philadelphia DHS RFP: Trainer

On February 22, Philadelphia DHS released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified applicants to assist the Department of Human Services (DHS) with conducting trainings that result from new initiatives ...
February 22, 2023

Office of Developmental Programs: ODPANN 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) Update

Updated Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG)
February 17, 2023

Philadelphia DHS RFP

The Department desires to receive proposals from non-profit and/or for-profit organizations to provide Community Based Detention Services (CBDS), Secure Detention Shelter (SDS) Institutional Care Services (ICS) Mid-Level Residential Setting Facility ...
February 16, 2023

Assistant Secretary of Administration for Children and Families on 2023 Priorities

February 15, 2023 January Contreras, Assistant Secretary, interviewed with The Imprint on the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) 2023 priorities. You can find the full article by Michael Fitzgerald ...
February 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Announce Post Award Forum for PA’s 1115 Demonstration for Former Foster Care Youth and Substance Use Disorder

Opportunity to provide comments on progress
February 15, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 2.15.23
February 14, 2023

Medical Assistance (MA) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Pandemic Continuous Coverage to End on 4/1/23

Important resources to pass along to anyone that may be affected
February 10, 2023

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Opportunity: Resources to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Children & Youth at Risk for Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED)

2/10/23 Just released: Please see the information below regarding a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Opportunity that is currently available: SAMHSA will award approximately 26 applicants ...
February 10, 2023

PA Needs More Mental, Behavioral Healthcare Workers

Provider Perspective
February 10, 2023

Updates to online treatment locating resource from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Find treatment providers in your area