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September 16, 2024

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Resource: Raise the Age Research

As a result of the Juvenile Justice Task Force, Pennsylvania legislators are considering legislation and policies that raise the minimum age of jurisdiction to 13 and maximum age of jurisdiction ...

September 9, 2024

Georgetown University: Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities Resources

The Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities at Georgetown University created a central location to find practical research, tools, and resources. This page shares practical research papers, tools, and ...

September 9, 2024

Updated Specialized Setting Certification List & SFY 25-26 LOI Deadline

As a reminder for providers, the Specialized Setting certification for SFY 25-26 Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline is September 30th, 2023.  LOIs for SFY 25-26 can be submitted to: RA-DepSec@pa.gov.  A ...

September 6, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Funding Announcement

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  2024 PACTT Non-Compete Plan Year: 2024 Release Date: 9/6/2024 Due Date: 10/11/2024 Concept Papers Required: No ...

September 6, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $81.3 Million in Funding to Further Advance the President’s Unity Agenda

On 8/29/24, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced $81.3 million in grant awards, including more than ...

September 5, 2024

PCCYFS Public Comment for Center for Medicare and Mecicaid Services (CMS) Four Wall Proposed Rule

On behalf of PCCYFS members, PCCYFS submitted a public comment asked by one of our members regarding the Four Walls proposed ruling: Agency: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE&MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)Document Type: Proposed ...

September 4, 2024

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!

We all have a part in helping to prevent suicide. Below are some resources for you to help spread information and knowledge so we can continue to reduce the stigma ...

September 3, 2024

PCCYFS Legislative Update

August 30, 2024 The State House of Representatives amended the fall session schedule to remove some September dates. The House will not convene the week of September 23 and will ...

September 3, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $65.7 Million in Prevention, Treatment, and Workforce Enhancement Awards and Funding Opportunities to Advance President’s Unity Agenda for the Nation

A press release was issued on 8/26/2024 stating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are issuing $65 ...

August 30, 2024

New Release: Bureau of Justice Statistics 2023 School Crime and Safety Report

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES have released the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023. This report highlights findings ...