Child Welfare
News from Philadelphia DHS re: CUAs – UPDATED 12/1
On December 1, 2023, Philadelphia DHS released the following message regarding their CUA transition. Good Afternoon – As you know, Improving Outcomes for Children’s system transformation is a critical part ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
October 27, 2023 This week the Senate’s work centralized primarily on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument. This bill is being called by opponents as a “book ban” ...
High turnover in County Children and Youth Agencies is directly impacting families in the system
Staffing within the child welfare system can have direct impacts on the children and families within it.
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Pennsylvania Department of Education created an Equitable Practices Hub. This Hub covers the following: What is Equity? Pillars of Practice Spheres of Practice Resources for Educators Spheres that should ...
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Opportunity
The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD’s Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title: 22-23 Byrne SCIP Local SolicitationPlan Year:2023Release Date:10/31/2023Due Date:12/20/2023Concept Papers Required:NoCompetitive/Noncompetitive:CompetitiveAmount Announced:$3,524,428.00 To view the details regarding this ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
October 23, 2023 This week the House and Senate convened to for session to, once again, finalize portions of the state budget and address moving the presidential primary date for ...
2024 Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Call for Proposals
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families; the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network; and Independent Living Services are pleased to announce that the 2024 Pennsylvania ...
Separate Standards for Kinship Foster Homes vs Non-relative Foster Homes – Rules Released by the Administration for Children & Families
On September 27, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), released three new rules that will have an impact on child welfare across America. See ...
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
September 29, 2023 Last week the House reconvened in session and left without the consideration of budget elements to free up over a billion dollars in state funding that is ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin #3130-23-01/3140-23-01 Title IV-E Manual: Chapter 4 – Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship Policy
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3130-23-01/3140-23-05, titled “Title IV-E Manual: Chapter 4 – Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC) Policy.” This bulletin updates the Permanent Legal ...
