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November 8, 2021

United Way of Pennsylvania Reminds Faith-based and Nonprofit Organizations that Grants are Available to Help Vaccinate

There is a total of $4.8 million available through the United Way of Pennsylvania for vaccine events focused on serving vulnerable, hard-to-reach populations. The funds are available to faith-based and ...

October 29, 2021

With Federal Support, PA Focuses on Keeping Kids Out of Foster Care

Terry Clark, PCCYFS President/CEO quoted

October 29, 2021

Behavioral Health Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Memorandum

Telehealth FAQs and explanation of waiver request/submission/decision process for stipulated suspended regulations listed until Act 73 sunsets which is currently 3/31/2022

October 28, 2021

PCCYFS ANNUAL REPORT

A Year of Resilience

October 27, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 10/27/2021

October 25, 2021

Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin 3490-21-04, “Changes to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344 as it Pertains to Clearances”

Attached you will find the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Bulletin 3490-21-04, entitled “Changes to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344, as it Pertains to ...

October 25, 2021

The Office of Children, Youth and Families Releases Policy Clarification on Child Protective Service Investigations

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has released Policy Clarification #3490-21-05 that includes a “Quick Reference Guide” (see attachment).  This Policy Clarification addresses questions surrounding the completion of ...

October 19, 2021

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Licensed Providers – Certain Regulatory Statutes and Regulations Reinstated

Effective October 18, 2021

October 18, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/18/2021)

On October 18, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released their Quarterly Indicators Report for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2021. On October 20, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for applicants to ...

October 14, 2021

PCCYFS Position Statement: On-going Shortage of Psychiatrists in PA Available to Treat Children

There is a dire need for Pennsylvania to approve physician extenders to address psychiatrist shortages