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March 4, 2024

Juvenile Justice Update

March 4, 2024 The Juvenile Court Judges Commission released the February 2024 Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges' Commission. Highlights of this newsletter include: The Juvenile Justice System Enhancement ...

January 9, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – Grant Opportunities

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  PAYS Survey Design Consultant Plan Year: 2023 Release Date: 12/28/2023 Due Date: 2/12/2024 Concept Papers Required: ...

January 3, 2024

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunities

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  2023 SAEDR Category 1 Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 12/31/2023 Due Date: 2/23/2024 Concept Papers Required: ...

January 3, 2024

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 ...

January 3, 2024

Foster Care Providers See Liability Insurance Rates Increase

PCCYFS President/CEO Terry Clark quoted

December 13, 2023

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 ...

December 13, 2023

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 ...

December 4, 2023

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 ...

December 4, 2023

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 ...

December 1, 2023

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 ...