Child Welfare
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, ...
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 ...
York County Office of Children, Youth and Families – Request for Proposal (RFP) for Visitation and Transportation
Attention Providers: The York County Office of Children, Youth and Families seeks to contract with an organization for transportation services for children and families, as well as visitation services that ...
Webinar Recording: Safety Technology: Combining Human Resources with 21st Century Technology to Create and Maintain Safer Environments (CLPS Consultants)
On July 9, 2024, PCCYFS held a webinar on Safety Technology: Combining Human Resources with 21st Century Technology to Create and Maintain Safer Environments with CLPS Consultants. Webinar Summary: This ...
Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Website Announcement
PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is excited to announce the launch of our new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. The ELS is a multi-agency licensing ...
RELEASE: Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin #3350-24-01 Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Unit of Service Payment Rates and Programmatic Changes
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3350-24-01, entitled “Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network Unit of Service Payment Rates and Programmatic Changes.” This bulletin rescinds and replaces ...
Montgomery County NBPB Sessions for Provider Input
Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth (OCY) is holding two sessions to garner provider feedback and perspectives on their Needs Based Plan and Budget - July 1 at 1:30PM ...
Office of Children, Youth, and Families Releases Caseworker Recruitment and Retention Study
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) released the Caseworker Recruitment and Retention Study on June 4, 2024. Caseworker shortages are not new to child welfare agencies in Pennsylvania ...
Voluntary Resolution Agreement – Training Requirements FAQ
The Office of Children, Youth and Families released the Voluntary Resolution Agreement – Training Requirements FAQ. This document provides an overview of the information provided at the information sessions and ...
Recap: Senate Finance Committee Hearing on the Family First Prevention Services Act
May 24, 2024 - Social Current (D.C.) On May 22, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee convened the hearing, “The Family First Prevention Services Act: Successes, Roadblocks, and Opportunities for Improvement.” ...
