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February 2, 2022

Governor Wolf Announces Recipients of $28 Million to Support Community Mental Health Resources

Pennsylvania counties to receive federal funding

January 26, 2022

PCCYFS Advocates at House Hearing on Liability Insurance

On January 25, 2022, PCCYFS testified at a hearing on provider liability insurance issues, held by the House Children and Youth Committee. Specifically, the Committee focused on testimony in relation ...

January 19, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 1/19/2022

January 13, 2022

Youth Mental-Health Needs Linger in PA Provider Shortage

Keystone State News Connection highlights PCCYFS Psychiatrist Shortage Position Statement

January 5, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 1/5/2022

December 22, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 12/22/2021

December 13, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 12/13/2021)

DHS Children with Extraordinary Medical Conditions Procedure/Policy Change: On December 13, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released a policy on informing CWO staff of their responsibilities regarding planning and case management for ...

December 13, 2021

PCCYFS Press Release: PCCYFS Requests One-Time Payments to Support Growing Mental Health Needs of Children & Youth

The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services (PCCYFS) submitted a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf requesting a one-time appropriation to mental health providers using American Rescue Plan ...

December 13, 2021

Distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) funding from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) as well as Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved OMHSAS' plan regarding ARPA/HCBS dollars

December 8, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 12/8/2021