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May 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Opportunity

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  EA-PAV-Youth W/Problematic Sexual Behaviors Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 5/15/2023 Due Date: 6/16/2023 Concept Papers Required: ...

May 16, 2023

Juvenile Court Judges Commission and Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers Announce 2023 Professional Award Nomination Forms

The Juvenile Court Judges' Commission and the PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the following 2023 Professional Awards: ...

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 ...

May 3, 2023

May is National Foster Care Month!

National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. Each May, we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and ...

May 3, 2023

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Update

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is offering a webinar on Serving Youth and Families in Rural Communities: Learning from Two State Juvenile Justice Agencies on Monday May 8th from ...

April 25, 2023

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Family and Youth Survey

Feedback requested from youth, young adults and family members who have experience receiving services and/or supports from multi-systems

April 21, 2023

PCCYFS Honors Dedication of Dr. Abraham to the Delinquency and Diversion Services Workgroup

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, PCCYFS President/CEO, Terry Clark, recognized Dr. Joseph Abraham, President and CEO of the IMPACT Project, for over 20 years with the PCCYFS Delinquency and Diversion ...