The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has released Policy Clarification #3490-25-04. This Policy Clarification provides guidance relating to the child abuse recognition and reporting training requirements for administrative …
The Social Current Knowledge and Insight Center released an overview of assessing and managing risk for community-based human and social services organizations. Unexpected events and sudden shifts in public policy …
Taking Action is a report funded by Annie E. Casey and Joyce Foundations examining educational and employment disparities in the United States, highlighting policies, programs, and strategies designed to improve …
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released the publicly placed complaint system. This is a requirement under the Glen Mills settlement agreement seeking to ensure that students in residential facilities have …
Social Work month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2025 is Social Work: Compassion + Action. This …
In December of 2024, Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday began to identify members of his Transition Committee. As previously announced, the Transition is being co-chaired by Bob Asher, Former Governor Tom …
OMHSAS announced the OMHSAS-24-05 Peer Support Services (PSS) Bulletin and PSS Provider Handbook has been issued updating the requirements for Peer Support Services. OMHSAS significantly reorganized the existing language in …
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) is supporting a specialized training effort addressing child abuse recognition and reporting training for residential facilities through a contract with …
On October 9, 2024, the PCCYFS board and leadership held the PCCYFS Annual Business Meeting. The meeting covered accomplishments from the 2023-2024 membership year, as highlighted in the PCCYFS Annual …
On August 28, the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) shared a PowerPoint presentation on the functions and contacts for the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO). The Department of …
