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September 29, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 9/27/2021)

On September 27, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released new guidance on: Required reporting by placement providers about children and youth who have been exposed to COVID-19. Who is required to be ...

September 23, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 9/20/2021)

CHESTER COUNTY RFP: The County of Chester is requesting Proposals from qualified firms who have the necessary expertise to assist the County in planning for our Youth Center and its ...

September 20, 2021

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release Special Transmittal, “Voluntary Certification as a Specialized Setting”

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released the OCYF Special Transmittal entitled “Voluntary Certification as a Specialized Setting.” This document was issued in August 2020 and provides the ...

September 20, 2021

RELEASE: Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin 3140-21-05, Federal Title IV-E Invoicing Procedures Manual

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin #3140-21-05, entitled “Federal Title IV-E Invoicing Procedures Manual” for implementation with Title IV-E claims submitted for periods beginning October 1st. ...

September 15, 2021

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces the Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

Phase 4 of President Biden's Provider Relief Fund (PRF) open for application 9/29/2021

September 9, 2021

PCCYFS Liability Insurance White Paper: Fairness, Accountability, and Service Continuity for Children’s Services Provider Agencies Act

PCCYFS has released a white paper highlighting the importance of making unenforceable any contract that attempts to unfairly shift liability onto provider agencies for negligence or intentional conduct of a ...

September 8, 2021

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Announce Availability of up to $24 Million in Violence Intervention and Prevention Funding

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced the availability of up to $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding for grants and technical assistance to address ...

August 31, 2021

Press Release: Wolf Administration Requires Masking in Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Settings to Keep Students Safely in Classrooms and Delta Variant Out

Starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021, masks must be worn indie K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and care providers.

August 23, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 8/23/2021)

Philadelphia DHS has issued a RFP inviting qualified Applicants/Psychologists to apply for funding to conduct forensic behavioral health evaluations to ensure the safety of children under the care of the ...

August 19, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of August 16, 2021)

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide qualified Applicants an opportunity to demonstrate interest and capacity to provide Emergency Crisis Consultant ...