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Southeast Updates (Week of 9/26/2022)

Philadelphia DHS RFP: When it is not safe for a child to remain in their home of origin, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to prioritizing kinship …

Philadelphia DHS RFP: When it is not safe for a child to remain in their home of origin, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to prioritizing kinship placements with family or with safe adults who are familiar to the child or family. To ensure every available option is s...

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