Juvenile Justice
Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire (CRCQ) – Packet Revision for all Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Licensed Providers
These modifications and instructions are in effect immediately and supersede any previous instructions provided on the submission of the CRCQ application packet.
PA Department of Human Services – Office of Children, Youth and Families Releases Memorandum on Implementation of Family First Prevention Services Act
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released a memorandum on December 2, 2021. The purpose of the memorandum is to provide continued ...
Release: Office of Children, Youth and Families Policy Clarification on Electronic Records
Below is the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Policy Clarification 20-21-01, 3130-21-05, 3140-21-08, 3170-21-03, 3350-21-03, 3490-21-12, 3680-21-01, 3700-21-05, 3800-21-05, regarding what original ...
Release – Office of Children, Youth and Families Special Transmittal on Unknown Specific Start and End Dates for Incidents of Child Abuse
Below is the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Special Transmittal entitled, “Unknown Specific Start and End Dates for Incidents of Child Abuse.” ...
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Spending Plan for Pennsylvania
PA State offices submit plan to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help stakeholders and are waiting for approval
Release: Office of Children, Youth and Families Special Transmittal Re: County Child and Youth Agencies Licensing and Oversight
Below you will find the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) Special Transmittal, entitled “ Office of Children, Youth and Families, Bureau of Children and Family Services Oversight and ...
Southeast Updates (Week of 11/15/2021)
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Division of Maternal, Child, & Family Health is accepting mini grant applications again this year. The request for proposal is available here. The completed ...
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration(OSHA) Vaccine Mandates Released
Last week various federal agencies released more details about new vaccine mandates. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new federal rule last week ...
United Way of Pennsylvania Reminds Faith-based and Nonprofit Organizations that Grants are Available to Help Vaccinate
There is a total of $4.8 million available through the United Way of Pennsylvania for vaccine events focused on serving vulnerable, hard-to-reach populations. The funds are available to faith-based and ...
With Federal Support, PA Focuses on Keeping Kids Out of Foster Care
Terry Clark, PCCYFS President/CEO quoted
