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OCYF Funds Free Trauma Trainings for PA Child Welfare Professionals
In partnership with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) is funding trauma training opportunities for all child welfare professionals in PA via Lakeside Global. During the time period of September 30, 2022, through September 30, 2023, PA child welfare professionals serving children in PA are able to take advantage of FREE trainings facilitated by the team at Lakeside Global to become trauma-aware, trauma-sensitive, trauma-informed or healing-centered. This also includes Train the Trainer sessions to support trauma-informed sustainability within a child welfare organization.
Please view the flyer to learn more about how you can take advantage of this professional development. If you have questions relating to any of these trainings, please contact PA Care Partnership electronically. If you have any additional questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
PA Family Alliance Offers Free Mandated Reporter Training in May 2023
Responding to Disclosures of Child Abuse is for mandated reporters who have taken training on recognizing and reporting child abuse before and need to take it again. It is 3 hours and available at no cost to mandated reporters in Pennsylvania.
This training is designed to help professionals and volunteers respond to disclosures of child abuse in a way that is sensitive and supportive to the child, but without tainting the child’s memory.
The curriculum is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education, and State and meets all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees). It is 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. PFSA will submit your training verification to the Department of State or Education as appropriate on your behalf (details provided during training).
Please register for your preferred training date and time by selecting one of the session links below. Each person must log in through separate devices, using the unique access link emailed to them after registration to receive credit. For questions or to schedule a session specifically for your organization, please email PFSA.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with others!
Mon. May 1 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tues. May 2 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs. May 4 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tues. May 9 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wed. May 10 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs. May 11 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fri. May 12 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sat. May 13 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mon. May 15 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tues. May 16 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wed. May 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs. May 18 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs. May 18 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mon. May 22 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tues. May 23 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wed. May 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs. May 25 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat. May 27 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SAU1 May 2023 Virtual Events Announced
HRSA Grant Available to Establish Rural BH Services for Children, Adolescents
PA Health, Human Services Providers Jeopardized by Funding Needs, Workforce Shortages
New Study: Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Will Negatively Impact Society
RCPA Annual Membership Meeting and PAC Golf Fundraiser — May 10
Last Chance to Register for Integration of BH and PH Services in PA: A Legislative View — April 28
ODP Guidance Released on Life Sharing for Individuals With a Medically Complex Condition
ODP Announcement 23-036 announces that the Consolidated Waiver amendment included new qualification criteria for Life Sharing providers that render services to individuals with a medically complex condition. This communication provides initial guidance for the following:
- Life Sharing providers, SCs, and AEs who have questions about how to determine if an individual has a medically complex condition and how to complete the DP1090 Form;
- Life Sharing providers currently serving individuals who may now meet the medically complex condition criteria; or
- Life Sharing providers that are not currently providing services to individuals who have a verified medically complex condition but may do so in the future, and Life Sharing providers that will serve an individual with a verified medically complex condition who enrolls after publication of this communication.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) understands the need for more guidance, which is actively being developed and will be communicated with stakeholders. Please see the following items for current guidance.
- Medically Complex Condition Decision Flowchart for ISP Team
- Provider Qualifications for Life Sharing Agencies Serving Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition
- Administrative Entity Checklist When Working with an Individual who Has or May Have a Medically Complex Condition
Questions about this communication should be directed to the appropriate ODP Regional Office.
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