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May 23, 2022

Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin 3490-22-03, Changes to the Child Protective Services Law

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has released Bulletin 3490-21-03, entitled “Changes to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344, as it pertains to Clearances.” This ...

May 20, 2022

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community-Led and Community-Operated Informal Mental Health Supports

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP)

May 20, 2022

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Initiative – Funding Available

Federal Funding available for CIT training

May 18, 2022

Department of Human Services – PACTT Grant Announcement

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training (PACTT) initiative announced a current grant opportunity.  These grants are being offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Commission ...

May 18, 2022

Juvenile Court Judges Commission and PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers Professional Awards Program

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS The Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission and the PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the following 2022 ...

May 16, 2022

Child and Family Providers Request $94M to Address Staff Shortage

Friday, May 13, 2022 – Emily Scott Advocates for juvenile-justice and child-welfare providers in Pennsylvania want the General Assembly to approve one-time funding to boost staff recruitment and retention to ...

May 16, 2022

Pennsylvania Secure Detention Analysis: Impact of Facility Closures on Accessibility of Services Resource

The Pennsylvania Secure Detention Analysis: Impact of Facility Closures on Accessibility of Services is a report from the Juvenile Court Judges Commission released in December 2021. Key Takeaways from the ...

May 13, 2022

No-Cost Naloxone for Pennsylvanians

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) encouraging individuals, organizations, and agencies to learn how to gain access to naloxone to help save lives

May 11, 2022

Child Welfare Service Providers Appreciation Week & Event

Governor Tom Wolf has declared the week of June 13 – 17, Child Welfare Service Providers Appreciation Week, in special recognition of the efforts of the child welfare providers serving ...

May 11, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 5/11/2022