Child Welfare
PCCYFS 2024 Annual Business Meeting
On October 9, 2024, the PCCYFS board and leadership held the PCCYFS Annual Business Meeting. The meeting covered accomplishments from the 2023-2024 membership year, as highlighted in the PCCYFS Annual ...
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
On 9/26/24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released comprehensive guidance to support states in ensuring the 38 million children with Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage ...
Civil Rights Compliance Requirement Changes
Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance – Please Read Carefully If you hold a license to operate a facility licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services ...
OCYF Informational Presentation on BEO
On August 28, the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) shared a PowerPoint presentation on the functions and contacts for the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO). The Department of ...
Shapiro Administration Releases 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, Shares Ongoing Commitment to Support Child Welfare System and Keep Kids Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2024 Media Contact: Brandon Cwalina, ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today released the 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, which ...
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Releases Youth Suicide Prevention Guide
The Jana Marie Foundation, Aevidum, Prevent Suicide PA, Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS), STAR-Center at the University of Pittsburgh, and Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant are pleased to share a resource ...
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 ...
