May 29, 2024 Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
Summer 2024 Professional Development Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host its summer 2024 training series in six sessions in June, July, and August. Learn More The professional development series will incorporate Weikart Youth Methods workshops – including a new social-emotional learning course – as well as two opportunities around child abuse and neglect. This year’s series includes: June 20: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) June 21: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) July 11: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar July 18: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; live webinar Aug. 29: Foundations & Self Awareness of Emotional Development; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at CoLab18 (in Nova Place) Aug. 30: Ask-Listen-Encourage; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Carlow University. Registration is now open for the workshops.
May 6, 2024 iLookOut Enrolling for Free Mandated Reporter Training iLookOut’s enrollment is currently open for mandated reporter training. The iLookOut Core Training was designed to ensure that professionals can master basic information about how to identify signs of child abuse. Learn More iLookOut’s Core Training provides instructional activities along with various didactic exercises and resource handouts, requiring participants to master the learning objectives. iLookOut is a multimedia, online-learning program that prepares mandated reporters through evidence-based training to meet their professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. The iLookOut Training can be completed over multiple sessions on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and has two parts: Mandated Reporter Training: interactive video-based storyline (three hours total) Advanced Training: 5-12-minute animated micro-learning exercises (three hours total) Those who participate in both trainings can: meet their required three hours of Act 31 mandated reporter training meet Act 126 requirements for PA teachers receive six hours of early childhood Professional Development credit from the PA Key receive a $15 gift card for completing the training sessions. During the course, they will learn about supporting at-risk children and their families. For more information, visit the iLookOut website.
July 7, 2023 PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children’s Trust Fund Grants The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants to promote primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs in community-based settings in order to address child and family well-being and prevent abuse and neglect of children in the Commonwealth. The maximum CTF grant award is $50,000 per year. About the Children’s Trust Fund Grants The mission of the Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is to prevent child abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania. To do this, the CTF Board of Directors funds community-based primary and secondary prevention programs that support families. The CTF was established in December 1988 by Act 1988-151. It operates under the administration of the CTF Board and is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), a dual deputate of the Department of Human Services (DHS) the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Funds for the CTF are generated from a $10 surcharge on all applications for marriage licenses and divorce complaints. These surcharges are paid into a special non-lapsing fund. Interest, donations and federal funds also contribute to the CTF. The CTF is dedicated to funding community-based programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. Since its inception, the CTF has invested more than $37 million through 295 grants. See the list of current grantees. The CTF also supports the work of the Pennsylvania Strengthening Families Leadership Team. How to Apply Application details and forms are available at the eMarketPlace website. Each Applicant must submit one complete copy of the Submittal via email to ra-pwrfaquestions@pa.gov. The subject line of the email must indicate “RFA 13-23 Application”. Applications are due by 10 a.m. on July 31, 2023. Please refer to the eMarketplace listing for any changes regarding the deadline. Organizations can view the bid online. Awarded contracts are posted to eMarketplace after they become fully executed. Questions? If you have a question, send an email to Robin Lease at RAPWRFAQUESTIONS@PA.GOV. All emails should include the subject line “RFA #13-23 Question” and must be submitted by July 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. Written answers will be posted on the eMarketPlace website on July 21, 2023.
June 11, 2018 Rates to Increase for Child Abuse Clearances Rates for the cost of child abuse clearances will increase next month. Beginning July 1, 2018, the cost of clearances will increase from $8 to $13. Fees for volunteers will still be waived once within a five-year period. In December 2014, individuals who require clearances expanded to include: volunteers, youth camp employees, coaches, youth mentors, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, work study programs, internships, family-living home employees, and community-home employees for individuals with disabilities. In 2016, DHS received 951,414 child abuse clearance applications and identified 2,272 substantiated or alleged perpetrators of child abuse. For more information on clearance and background check requirements as required by the CPSL, please visit KeepKidsSafe.pa.gov.
