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August 2, 2024

News: Reopened PA juvenile center provides trauma-informed care, safe haven

May 24, 2024 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA)Pittsburgh’s only juvenile detention center has reopened, offering trauma-informed care and a secure haven for young people at risk.The Westmoreland County-based ...

July 31, 2024

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 7.31.2024

July 29, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Grant Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  RASA/VOJO 2025-2026 Plan Year: 2024 Release Date: 7/26/2024 Due Date: 9/27/2024 Concept Papers Required: No Competitive/Noncompetitive: ...

July 29, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $45.1 Million to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Services Across the Lifespan

On 7/24/2024, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced grants totaling $45.1 million with $15.3 million specifically ...

July 29, 2024

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

July 26, 2024 It’s been rather quiet in Harrisburg…unless you count the national buzz surrounding Governor Josh Shapiro. While the nation, and Shapiro, await a vice-presidential decision, the rest of ...

July 19, 2024

OCYF Bulletin on Waiver Procedures

On July 19, 2024, OCYF issued a new bulletin on "Procedures to Request Waiver of Regulations," accompanied by the following message: Attached you will find the updated Office of Children, ...

July 19, 2024

1115 Program Administrator Request For Information (RFI) – Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania

The Department of Human Services has released a new Request for Information (RFI) to assist in determining possible implementation needs for the Commonwealthʼs proposed 1115 Demonstration Waiver titled, Bridges to Success: ...

July 18, 2024

Delco Needs Based Plan and Budget Hearings

Delaware County shared the following message regarding their FY25-26 Needs Based Plan and Budget Hearing: We invite you to attend a Public Hearing to discuss the Needs-Based Plan for Children ...

July 17, 2024

PCCYFS Human Resources (HR) Summit to be held in November

PCCYFS will be holding an HR Summit on November 19. 2024 at George Junior Republic in Grove CIty, PA. Please see the attached save the date flyer in addition to ...

July 17, 2024

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 7.17.2024