Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services (PCCYFS)

08/22/2025

Give back twice by using the code 50090 when you donate items to any CommunityAid to help support Children's Home of York. This is a simple and effective way to help continued care for foster children.

Have some leftover garage sale items?

When you donate gently used items to Community Aid, you can support Children’s Home of York at the same time. Just mention our partner code 50090 at drop-off, and a portion of the proceeds will help fund our programs for local children and families.

Thank you for your support!

08/22/2025

*** You're Invited ***

🗓️ Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 @ 6pm, join the team at our no-obligation virtual Resource (Foster) Parent Orientation to learn about Foster Care!

📞 Call 215-887-6300 for more information and to RSVP for this Zoom event.

Our Programs:
* General Foster Care
* Medical Foster Care
* SBH Foster Care (formerly known as Treatment Foster Care)
* Respite Foster Care
* Kinship Foster Care
* Supervised Independent Living (SIL)

08/20/2025

Only 6 Tickets Remaining — Secure Your Spot Today!

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?
Join us October 13–14, 2025, at the PCCYFS NextGen Leadership Institute at the Child Welfare Resource Center in Mechanicsburg, PA—hosted in collaboration with Motus9.

Designed for rising leaders in human services, this immersive two-day experience equips you with practical, actionable tools to:
1. Transition from individual performer to confident team leader
2. Make strategic decisions with clarity and impact
3. Delegate with purpose while fostering trust and collaboration
4. Align your team around vision, values, and mission
5. Navigate difficult conversations and lead through change with resilience

Whether you're new to leadership or seeking new strategies to elevate your influence, this institute offers unmatched value. Including meals, networking opportunities, and a limited group size of just 50 participants, it's an investment in your leadership journey that truly pays off.
Register here: https://pccyfs.org/event/leadership-2025/

08/19/2025

🌟 Calling All Changemakers! 🌟
Do you have a passion for mental health advocacy and want to make a real difference in Pennsylvania? 💬🧠

⁉️Are you between the ages of 14-29?

Youth Move PA has current openings in our Youth Advisory Council — and we want YOU to be part of it! 🎉

This is your chance to: ✨ Use YOUR voice to shape the future of youth mental health support
✨ Help plan awesome events like Wellness Days
✨ Nominate a peer to represent youth on the PMHCA Board of Directors
✨ Build leadership skills, grow your network, and learn how to share your story with impact

🕒 Just one meeting a month (we’ll work with your schedule!)
🌍 Connect with other passionate youth and young adults across PA
🚀 Gain professional experience and mentorship opportunities

Spots are limited — apply now and be the change!
Apply Here➡ https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ilC1kbvGT0KCQZZZaSFcU61gd5wuuENOhp0qibFAXhtUME1QSVc3QUhHN0pOOElPOUFIOEFWMzJLRCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

08/08/2025

On August 5, PCCYFS hosted a meeting with House Southeast Delegation members at PCCYFS member organization, Cater2You Youth Haven, where members were also able to have a tour of the new facility. Joined by PCCYFS members, Delta Community Supports, Bethanna, and Bethany Christian Services of Greater Delaware Valley, House members heard from PCCYFS regarding their 3 policy priorities: workforce, funding, and liability insurance. Read more here: https://pccyfs.org/pccyfs-hosts-house-southeast-delegation/

08/06/2025

Pennsylvania’s budget delay is putting foster care and vital human services at risk.

For the fourth year in a row, a late state budget threatens funding for foster care, adoption, mental health services, and more. Providers like Children’s Home of York face massive shortfalls—up to $417,000 per month—while counties are forced to borrow or cut back.

An estimated $542 million in human services payments are delayed statewide, impacting vulnerable children and families.

Organizations and advocates are urging swift action—and calling for the passage of HB 1609, which would ensure essential services like child welfare are funded even during budget impasses.

This is more than a fiscal issue—it’s a threat to community stability and child safety.

Read more: http://bit.ly/456PLBZ

07/29/2025

🎬✨ Join Us for "Our Turn to Talk"! ✨🎬

Hey everyone! 🌟 Get ready for an inspiring event where teenagers share their powerful stories to break the stigma. Don't miss the documentary film and teen-hosted podcast series "Our Turn to Talk"!

🗓️ Date: August 6, 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

📍 Hosted by Youth MOVE PA PMHCA

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and be part of this incredible journey. Let's support our youth and amplify their voices! 💬🎤

Register Here➡ https://youthmovepa.wildapricot.org/event-6124269

07/09/2025

Join Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, in partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, for a free and practical webinar focused on helping support grandfamilies and kinship caregivers raising children in today’s digital world.

This webinar is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to confidently support grandfamilies and kinship caregivers in building digital safety at home.

Visit our website for more information and to register!
pafsa.org/family-digital-wellness

07/09/2025

PCCYFS, in partnership with Motus9, are excited to announce the PCCYFS Leadership Institute: Equipping the Future Leaders in Human Services. This will be an exciting professional development series beginning this October. It will be a two-day learning opportunity, which includes several virtual bridge session opportunities to help with the transfer of learning.

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE! PCCYFS Members can purchase discounted tickets during the current EARLY ACCESS WINDOW. Don't forget the the early access special ends July 31, 2025.

Check out this short video from Dr. Joe Birli, CEO Bethany Children's Home of why you should send your NextGen Leaders!
https://pccyfs.org/leadership-institute/

06/24/2025

Leadership & Management Training with Motus9

➡️ Align and implement Vision, Values, and Mission

➡️Learn to manage during change & difficulties

➡️Address elephants and have difficult conversations

➡️Master the art of effective decision-making

➡️Improve your ability to manage down and laterally

Through two days of immersive in-person training and three online Bridge Integration Sessions, participants will gain practical skills and real-world strategies they can apply immediately.



If you’re a Human Services executive, this is an opportunity to invest in the people who will shape your agency’s future. If you’re a leader ready to step up - you belong in the room. Register YOUR leaders today! https://pccyfs.org/leadership-institute/

06/23/2025

In today's environment, the difference between surviving and thriving will come down to how effectively an organization leverages its EHR data. While many agencies view their EHR as simply a documentation tool, forward-thinking leaders recognize it as their organization's most powerful strategic asset.

Join other human services pioneers who are looking to transform their EHR strategy and reporting from compliance burdens into their competitive edge. Leave with actionable frameworks that have helped other organizations achieve data-driven decision-making capabilities that improve operations and overall service effectiveness.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qklSZ1ZVQf2lUqpeSUnJKQ #/registration