December 13, 2018 DHS Releases Request for Information The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to explore existing individual or family needs assessments, methods of connecting individuals and families to community resources, and models for providing whole-person or whole-family case management. Purpose The department recognizes the frustration individuals and families may experience while trying to access much-needed services in a timely manner when receiving case management from multiple agencies. DHS wants to make it easier for individuals to obtain meaningful information and access to the services they need to achieve overall wellbeing, positive health outcomes, and financial self-sufficiency. Their goal is to build a system that addresses each family’s needs and amplifies the work of health care providers and community organizations. Submissions and Deadlines If your organization has experience in any of the areas outlined in this RFI, respond by January 18, 2019 by visiting the Pennsylvania eMarketplace website. *Information provided by PA Early Ed News
October 29, 2018 Start Strong PA Webinar Join sponsors Pennsylvania Child Care Association and Pennsylvania Association for The Education of Young Children for an afternoon or evening webinar to hear about priorities for the campaign, the work done so far, and how you can become involved. Register now. FACILITATORS: Jodi Askins, Executive Director, PennAEYC Diane Barber, Executive Director, PACCA REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 31. Both webinars will be recorded and posted to the PACCA and PennAEYC websites afterward.
October 18, 2018 Worst Case Scenarios: Child Care Provider Emergency Planning and Management Register today for the Worst Case Scenarios min-conference. Pre-registration is required. Child care providers, whether a single family home provider or staff at large center, need to have a plan and be prepared for challenging situations that could threaten children and staff, including the impact on children and staff with special health care needs and disabilities. The goal of this conference is to provide information that will improve caregiver’s knowledge of what to do in emergency situations, and familiarize them with the local people to contact. The cost is $15 per person for the half-day conference which includes a continental breakfast. PQAS hours are available. View this flyer for event and registration details.