Education
New Release: Bureau of Justice Statistics 2023 School Crime and Safety Report
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES have released the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023. This report highlights findings ...
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Releases You 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 ...
Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Website Announcement
PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is excited to announce the launch of our new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. The ELS is a multi-agency licensing ...
US Department of Labor Publishes Overtime Proposed Rule – Updated (4.24.2024)
4/24/2024 UPDATE: On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor published their final rule increasing the overtime salary threshold. According to the Department: "Effective July 1, 2024, the salary ...
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Complex Case Workgroup Report
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) released their Complex Case Work Group: Findings and Recommendations (February 2024). This report provides an overview of complex cases, the current landscape, and ...
Federal Funding Opportunities: U.S. Department of Education
Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity for the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant ProgramPositive mental health contributes to success in life and supports our emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Increasing mental ...
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Announces $50 Million in Grants to Deliver Critical School-Based Health Services to Children
On 1/24/24, the United States Department of Health and Human (DHS) through CMS announced $50 million in grants to link children to services such as mental health supports at school. ...
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
December 15, 2023 Not without intense debate over a resolution dedicating 2023 as the “Taylor Swift Era” and, yes, legislators quoting the grammy award winning singer, the Pennsylvania legislature took ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
December 8, 2023 Another quiet week last week in terms of bill action as both chambers were not in session. However, staff worked diligently throughout the week and continued to ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Release: Policy Clarification #3680-23-02: Annual Audit
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Policy Clarification #3680-23-02 has been released. This policy clarification addresses the topic about whether or not the 2022-02 Introduction to DHS Audit Policy Bulletin ...
