Juvenile Justice
Systems in Crisis: Revamping the Juvenile Justice Workforce and Core Strategies for Improving Public Safety and Youth Outcomes
The juvenile justice system is facing unprecedented challenges, affecting every aspect of its operations and service delivery. Shortages and high turnover rates of front-line staff have become so pervasive and ...
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity
As part of the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s commitment to making communities safer and reducing violence, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) today invited organizations working to address the epidemic of gun ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prevention Learning Portal
11.21.2023 Through correspondence from Robert Tomassini of the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juv. Prob. Officers and Executive Director of the Juvenile Court Judges Commission, PCCYFS learned the following information: Over ...
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 ...
