Child Welfare
PCCYFS FY24 Budget Advocacy Update
PCCYFS continues its discussions at the state to push for provider-oriented investments to be included in Governor Shapiro’s FY24 state budget. As we continue to advocate on behalf of our ...
Montgomery County Provider NBPB Sessions
The Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth has scheduled two sessions to receive input from providers on their planning for the Needs Based Plan and Budget (NBPB). Additionally, the ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Release Bulletin 3140-23-02: Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3140-23-02, titled "Chapter 3, Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability for Children/Youth." This bulletin replaces Chapter 2, Title IV-E ...
PCCYFS Training and Professional Development Catalogue (Updated)
PCCYFS continues to offer resources and tools to support the professional development of our members. As many of our members look to develop or bolster their internal training programs, PCCYFS ...
Pennsylvania Citizen Review Panels’ (CRPs) 2022 Annual Report
This report below was developed in collaboration with individual citizen review panels, Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Children Youth and Families (OCYF), the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center ...
Philadelphia DHS Announces 3 New CUA Providers
On May 22, 2023, Philadelphia DHS held their Child Welfare Oversight Board public session, which includes an update on their regular data reports and some other updates. Most notably, this ...
Child Victims of Human Trafficking Desk Guide
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Serving Child Victims of Human Trafficking (CVHT) Quick Reference - Desk Guide was released this week. This guidance provides definitions, action items, ...
Philadelphia DHS RFP: CUA
On May 11, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for CUA 10. Improving Outcomes for Children (IOC) is a transformational effort to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children ...
Importance of Community in the Workplace
Turnover and other workforce challenges for child welfare and human service professionals continues to receive attention. However, this is not a new challenge. Even as far back as 1960, a ...
Philadelphia DHS RFP: Specialized Behavioral Health Placement Homes
On May 4, Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) released a RFP for Specialized Behavioral Health Placement Homes. Consistent with the goals of IOC, DHS strives to ensure youth remain ...
