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January 2, 2024

PA Department Of Health (DOH) Request For Application (RFA) for Harm Reduction Organizations

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Organizations are invited to apply to the Department of Health in accordance with the RFA 67-170. Through this RFA process, the Pennsylvania Department of ...

December 22, 2023

Press Release: Shapiro Administration Behavioral Health Council Holds First Meeting, Begins Work to Streamline and Improve Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts in PA

Governor Shapiro signed an Executive Order creating the Council, the first-of-its-kind for Pennsylvania; as part of the EO, Governor also created an Advisory Committee that will share industry knowledge, expertise, reports, findings, and feedback from the communities they serve to assist the Council in its work to improve the delivery of services.  

December 20, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Oganizations Updates as of 12.20.2023

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 6, 2023

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Public Forums and Comment Submission for 1115 Medicaid Program, Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania

12.6.2023 The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is developing an 1115 Medicaid program, Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania (Keystones of Health). DHS hopes to use this ...

December 6, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 12.6.2023

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 ...