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October 13, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organization Updates 10/13/2021

October 8, 2021

Department of Human Services Releases 2020 Annual Child Protective Services Report

The PA Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the implementation of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and the release of their annual child abuse report.The Family First ...

October 7, 2021

Gemma Services Impact on Janay

Gemma Services promotes hope and healing through mental health services, education, and specialized support for youth like Janay.

October 5, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/4/2021)

The Performance Management and Technology (PMT) Division of the Office of Children and Youth has scheduled the semi-annual virtual Provider Convening for Foster Care and Congregate Care Programs. Updates will ...

October 4, 2021

PA Department of Education and Department of Human Services Notice Regarding Masking in Schools and Child Abuse Reporting

Mask wearing for children 2 and older does not obstruct breathing and is not child abuse.

October 4, 2021

Suspension of PA Department of Human Services Regulations Extended

Extended until further notice

October 4, 2021

Suspension of Telehealth Regulations Extended

The suspension of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency originally set to expire on 9/30/2021, now extended until further notice.

September 29, 2021

Federal Funding for COVID-19 Provider Relief

New application cycle for $25.5 billion in COVID-19 provider funding

September 29, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 9/27/2021)

On September 27, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released new guidance on: Required reporting by placement providers about children and youth who have been exposed to COVID-19. Who is required to be ...

September 28, 2021

Allegheny County Department of Human Services Issues Request for Proposals

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP). RFP for Housing and Healthcare Coordinated Programs for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ...