Child Welfare
More Protections Coming for PA Children’s Service Providers
HB 2214 was recently signed by Govenor Tom Wolf
Crushing Caseloads and Low Wages Drive Out Foster Care Workers, But Children Pay the Price
Advocates say chronic turnover must be addressed or the system will continue to fail children and families.
Current Status of Suspended Regulations Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Update as of 11/1/2022
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announces the availability of up to $250,000 in federal funds to support the 2022 Assessing R/ED in Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice in Pennsylvania's ...
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency CAPTA American Rescue Plan Funds
As a result of the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services' (PCCYFS) advocacy on Pennsylvania's use of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime ...
Free Trauma Training for Child Welfare Professionals
The Office of Children, Youth and Families in addition to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Partnered with PA Care Partnership
Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Submission Clarification for Licensed Department of Human Services (DHS) Facilities
On August 22, 2022 a message was sent to DHS licensed facilities regarding changes in how to provide information related to civil rights compliance. That communication is below for reference. Since that time, several questions have been received and further clarification was needed.
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 ...
PCCYFS Issues Funding Proposal for a More Sustainable Child Welfare System
Press Release
Funding Child Welfare Services in Pennsylvania
One of the most complex & challenging structures to understand & administer.
