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July 3, 2023

Office of Children, Youth and Families Release: Special Transmittal – Act 118 APPLA

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released a Special Transmittal related to Act 118 of 2022 (Act 118), "Helping Older Foster Youth Find Permanency." The intent of Act ...

June 28, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Update

June 16, 2023 This week the House was in session and the atmosphere, at times, reflected just how close the state budget deadline is.  Wednesday, contentious debate was had over ...

June 26, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: Endowment Act

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Endowment Act - Treatment Training Plan Year: 2022 Release ...

June 26, 2023

Restorative Practices Strengthening Relationships with Pennsylvania Students, Communities

Monday, June 26, 2023Pennsylvania schools have been utilizing restorative practices to help reduce suspensions and improve school climate. PCCYFS member, Dr. Craig Adamson, Community Service Foundation and Buxmont Academy, was ...

June 22, 2023

Update Qualified Residential Treatment Programs – Institutions for Mental Diseases

In 2021, PCCYFS joined over 600 organizations on a joint letter urging Congress to exempt Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) from the Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion. While Pennsylvania ...

June 22, 2023

Request for Proposals by Allegheny County Department of Human Services: Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorder Interventions

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP). Visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/solicitations or click the title below for more information. RFP for Opioid and other ...

June 16, 2023

PCCYFS CALLS FOR GREATER SUPPORT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WORKFORCE

PCCYFS' Call to Arms Regarding the Workforce Crisis in PA's Human Services

June 13, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: PA START/STOP Project

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  PA START/STOP Project Plan Year: 2022 Release Date: 6/5/2023 Due ...

June 9, 2023

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Update

The Juvenile Court Judges Commission released the Statewide Secure Detention Gap Analysis Report. This analysis was completed to describe the scope of the crisis, quantify projected detention needs, and identify ...

June 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Opportunity: Support Families of Child Abuse Victims

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's (PCCD) Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title:  Support Families of Child Abuse Victims Plan Year: 2022 ...