Advocacy
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to limit damage awards to kids injured in the child welfare system
PCCYFS President/CEO Terry Clark quoted
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 3/30/2022
PA Insurance Dept. & DHS Issue Survey re: Provider Liability Insurance
On March 28, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) issued a survey for child welfare providers regarding the increasing cost of professional liability insurance. ...
Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), Loysville Complex: Seeking a contractor to provide Outpatient Services to adjudicated juveniles (consumers) residing at the Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC)
Loysville YDC at 8 Opportunity Drive, Loysville, PA 17047 in Perry County is seeking to contract with an outpatient mental health service provider.
Wolf Administration Details $225 Million Appropriation To Support Health Care Workforce
Act 2 of 2022 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding - $110 million per-bed to Medical Assistance hospitals, designated Critical Access Hospitals and inpatient and residential behavioral health facilities for recruitment and retention of staff. List of agencies in link below.
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates 3/16/2022
PCCYFS Advocates for More Funding for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Workforce
With workforce challenges at crisis levels for child welfare and juvenile justice providers, PCCYFS is advocating for a one-time investment of $94,680,000 to support this critical staff recruitment and retention need.
PCCYFS REPORT: 2022 Public Policy Priorities
PCCYFS Announces Public Policy Priorities for Children & Youth Service Providers
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces Nearly $35 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Support for Children and Young Adults
HHS through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) introduce grants to expand mental health services and programs.
Act 2 of 2022 (Opioid Abuse Child Impact Task Force And For ARPA Health Care Workforce Supports) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Department of Human Services (DHS) released FAQ's information to assist with questions providers may have on this Act.
