PA Budget Update: PA Departments Issue Letter
On July 27, 2023, the Secretary of Human Services, Acting Secretary of Health, Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, and the Secretary of Aging issued a letter to various partners …
Juvenile Justice
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Youth and Family Stakeholder Feedback Survey
In preparation to update the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Juvenile Justice Plan, they created a survey for youth, families, and community members to complete. PCCD hopes to …
Philadelphia DHS RFPs: Multiple Programming Solutions
Community Based Detention Services (CBDS) Secure Detention Shelter (SDS) The Philadelphia Department of Human Services has released a Request for Proposal (RFP). The DHS Division of Juvenile Justice Services is …
PCCYFS Letter to Governor During FY24 Budget
On July 17, PCCYFS submitted a letter to Governor Shapiro requesting clarity on his position of which children’s services would qualify as an essential services and further requesting that he …
Philadelphia DHS Provider NBPB Sessions
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services will conduct a virtual Public Hearing on its Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children and Youth Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on Thursday, …
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 …
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 …
Invitation to Participate in System Partners Survey for the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Plan to the Governor
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is tasked with preparing the next edition of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Plan to the Governor, which is updated every two years. (You …
PCCYFS FY24 Budget Advocacy Update
PCCYFS continues its discussions at the state to push for provider-oriented investments to be included in Governor Shapiro’s FY24 state budget. As we continue to advocate on behalf of our …
Montgomery County Provider NBPB Sessions
The Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth has scheduled two sessions to receive input from providers on their planning for the Needs Based Plan and Budget (NBPB). Additionally, the …
