As part of the ongoing implementation process for the Family First Specialized Setting, this alert serves as a reminder that if you are planning to request certification as a Specialized Setting Provider for FY 2020–21, the following due dates apply:

• March 15: Letter of intent is due to this email from the legal entity with the following:
  • Certificate of Compliance Number(s) for each facility requesting a certification
  • The category(ies) of specialized setting certificate that is being requested
• April 15:
  • Application package is due to this email which includes all referenced items in Appendix B of the bulletin.
  • Pre-contractual budget documentation due to this email.

For your reference, the OCYF Family First Specialized Setting bulletin can be found here, and the Q&A from the Specialized Settings webinar from last week is available here.

If you have questions related to Family First implementation in PA, please send via email. If you have any other questions, please contact RCPA Children’s Division Director Jim Sharp.