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

09/14/2026

Check out the dates for mandated reporter trainings. Thank you PA Family Support Alliance for announcing this.

We are pleased to announce upcoming Mandated Reporter Training sessions on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, featuring both American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI)!

September 16 | 1pm-4pm

September 22 | 9am-12pm

October 21 | 9am-12pm

October 27 | 9am-12pm

These three-hour live, virtual trainings are approved by the Department of Human Services, Education, and State and meet all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees).

These trainings are also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost.

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Click on the links in the comments below to register for one of the upcoming virtual sessions.

09/12/2026

Don’t forget to stop by the Flea Market and Bake sale hosted by Families United Network today and show your support.

09/11/2026

Our 2026 Annual Report is here.

Another year of advocacy, collaboration, and meaningful impact across Pennsylvania.

As we look back on the past year, we’re proud to highlight the work of PCCYFS and, most importantly, the incredible organizations and professionals who continue to show up every day for children, youth, and families.

Take a look at the 2026 PCCYFS Annual Report and reflect with us on what we’ve accomplished together — and the work still ahead.

Thank you to our members, partners, advocates, and dedicated professionals for being part of it.

Read the 2026 PCCYFS Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4cAnvuQ

09/09/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Happy Kinship Month🎉🎉🎉

It’s National Kinship Month, PA! Kinship caregivers are grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, adult siblings, and even family friends who make the selfless choice to take on parenting responsibilities when biological parents can't.

If you are a kinship caregiver in Pennsylvania, we are here to help: kinconnector.org

09/09/2026

Make an impact!

PCCYFS is now accepting Call for Presenters submissions for the 2027 PCCYFS Annual Conference, happening April 7–8, 2027, at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg, PA.

Do you have knowledge, experience, or innovative ideas that can help strengthen Pennsylvania’s child- and family-serving organizations?

We want to hear from you.

Share your expertise, inspire your peers, and help shape meaningful conversations that move our field forward.

Submit your presentation proposal today and be part of the 2027 PCCYFS Annual Conference. https://bit.ly/4A3Hwnw

09/09/2026

Learn more about the new residential program and other services from Gemma Services

Check out Gemma’s latest e-news, full of examples of our mission in action, including info about our newest program, summertime fun in the Residential Program, the opening of our new school campus and autism-centered school program, events to mark on your calendar, and more!

🔗 Click here https://conta.cc/4xxIRAY to check it out!

09/08/2026

Check out this video from CONCERN - Professional Services for Children, Youth, and Families about su***de prevention in our youth.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/08/2026

Buy a book today and give one back. Reading strengthens our youth. Check out Perseus House wish list! TODAY ONLY....

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09/03/2026

Pennsylvania’s 2025 Child Protective Services data offers an important look at the work happening across our Commonwealth to protect children and support families.

Shapiro Administration Continues to Support Child Welfare System and Keep Kids Safe, Marks Progress in 2025 Annual Child Protective Services Report