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October 11, 2023

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Streamlining Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts to Improve Accessibility Across the Commonwealth

On 10.11.2023, a press release was issued stating Governor Shapiro signed an executive order on 10.10.2023 which, "creates a Behavioral Health Council bringing together state leaders, local governments, and community ...

October 11, 2023

Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) & Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Joint Bulletin – Street Medicine

10/11/2023 - Per communication from OMAP and OMHSAS: Please find attached a copy of the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP), and Office of ...

October 11, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 10.11.2023

October 5, 2023

Separate Standards for Kinship Foster Homes vs Non-relative Foster Homes – Rules Released by the Administration for Children & Families

On September 27, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration, through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), released three new rules that will have an impact on child welfare across America. See ...

October 5, 2023

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Public Engagement Opportunities

The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board is hosting four Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) engagement sessions as part of our overall WIOA Combined State Plan Development. The attached flyer has ...

October 4, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

September 29, 2023 Last week the House reconvened in session and left without the consideration of budget elements to free up over a billion dollars in state funding that is ...

October 4, 2023

Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin #3130-23-01/3140-23-01 Title IV-E Manual: Chapter 4 – Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship Policy

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin 3130-23-01/3140-23-05, titled “Title IV-E Manual: Chapter 4 – Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC) Policy.” This bulletin updates the Permanent Legal ...

September 27, 2023

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 9.27.2023

September 26, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Funding Announcement

The following Grant Opportunities are now open in PCCD's Egrants System: Funding Announcement Title: Resources for GV Victims Needs Assessment & TAPlan Year:2023Release Date:9/18/2023Due Date:10/31/2023Concept Papers Required:NoCompetitive/Noncompetitive:CompetitiveAmount Announced:$1,0... This content is ...

September 22, 2023

PCCYFS 2023 Annual Business Meeting

On September 22, 2023, the PCCYFS board and leadership held the PCCYFS Annual Business Meeting. The meeting covered accomplishments from the 2022-2023 membership year and included topics such as 1) ...