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June 6, 2023

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 ...

June 6, 2023

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 ...

June 1, 2023

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 ...

May 26, 2023

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 ...

May 24, 2023

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 ...

May 22, 2023

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 ...

May 16, 2023

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, ...

May 12, 2023

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 ...

May 11, 2023

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 ...

May 4, 2023

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 ...