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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 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 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) ...

September 14, 2023

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant Funding Opportunities

The following include grant funding opportunities listed on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Website. These opportunities can be found here. 2023-2024 PACTT Non-competitive Grants to PACTT Affiliates This ...

September 14, 2023

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

August 25, 2023 While last week was another slow summer week in Harrisburg, the Senate returns for one day of session on August 30th to pass a version of the ...

September 13, 2023

Juvenile Justice Week October 1-7, 2023

Governor Josh Sapiro proclaimed October 1-7, 2023, Juvenile Justice Week. Our juvenile justice system includes private providers, Juvenile Probation, Judges, and other stakeholders that provide balanced and restorative justice programs ...

August 31, 2023

PCCYFS SE Office: Philadelphia System Partners Call

PCCYFS sponsors a regular call with Philadelphia DHS, CUAs, advocates, providers, and other system stakeholders to discuss issues, challenges, and ongoing successes. For questions about this meeting or to propose ...

August 31, 2023

Salary Survey Highlights Compensation Trends, Pandemic Impact on Child-Welfare Workforce

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