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PA Families Inc. collaborates with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide essential services and support for families across Pennsylvania. Discover resources, programs, and assistance available through our partnership. Department of Human Services DHS DHS Offices Our offices offer essential services and benefits catering to the diverse needs of Pennsylvanians and are dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. OCDEL Office of Child Development & Early Learning https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/ocdel-info.html OCDEL-Bureau of Certification Services OCDEL-Bureau of Early Intervention Services OCDEL-Bureau of Policy and Professional Development OCDEL-Operations and Monitoring PA Early Learning Keys to OCYF Office of Children Youth & Families https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/ocyf-info.html Youth Development Centers/Youth Forestry Camp Juvenile Justice Roles and Responsibilities of CCYA Education Liaisons Treatment Approaches and Planning CWIS OCYF-Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Support OCYF-Bureau of Child and Family Services OCYF-Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services OCYF-Bureau of Policy Programs and Operations OCYF-Regional Offices Child Youth and Family Service Plan Pennsylvania Academic, Career and Technical Training (PACTT) Alliance ODP Office of Developmental Programs https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/odp-info.html ODP-Bureau of Autism Services ODP-Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support ODP-Bureau of Policy and Quality Management ODP Bureau of Community Services Video Remote Interpreting Tips. aspx ODP-COVID19 Provider Resources Proposed Waiver Amendments OIM Office of Income Maintenance https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/oim-info.html OIM-Bureau of Child Support Enforcement OIM-Bureau of Employment Programs OIM-Bureau of Operations OIM-Bureau of Policy OIM-Bureau of Program Evaluation OIM-Bureau of Program Support Child Support Contact Information Policy Handbooks and Manuals Archive OIM Ops Memos and Policy Clarification Archive Recent OIM Ops Memos and Policy Clarifications OLTL Office of Long-Term Living https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/oltl-info.html OLTL-Bureau of Human Services Licensing OLTL-Waiver Amendments and Renewals OLTL-Workbook OMAP Info OMHSAS Info DHS Facilities Programs and Services Report Abuse Report Fraud Program Resources & Information Search for DHS Pages and Documents Notices & Announcements Newsroom HIPAA: Your Privacy Rights OMAP Office of Medical Assistance Programs https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/omap-info.html OMAP-Bureau of Data Claims Management OMAP-Bureau of Fee-For-Service Programs OMAP-Bureau of Fiscal Management OMAP-Bureau of Managed Care Operations OMAP-Bureau of Policy Analysis Planning Access Monitoring Plan What's New at OMAP eHealth Partnership OMHSAS Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/omhsas-info.html Disaster Human Services OMHSAS-Bureau of Community and Hospital Operations OMHSAS-Bureau of Financial Management and Administration OMHSAS-Bureau of Policy Planning Program Development OMHSAS-Bureau of Quality Management and Data Review OMHSAS Contact Information OMHSAS-Medical Director OMSHAS-Children's Behavioral Health Services OMHSAS Behavioral Health Telehealth OA Office of Administration https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/oa-info.html OA-Bureau of Program Integrity OA-Bureau of Administrative Services OA-Bureau of Procurement and Contract Management OA-Bureau of Equal Opportunity OA-Bureau of Financial Operations Language Services OA-Bureau of Hearings and Appeals Additional Resources Additional Services PA Department of Human Services DHS Click Here BUREAU OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS for the DHS Department of Human Services Click Here Complaint, Grievance, and DHS Fair Hearing Process PA Community Health Choices Click Here DHS Bureau of Quality Management and Data Review/OMHSAS Quality Management Committee Click Here DHS Clearances & Licensing for PA Residents and Employees Click Here Department of Human Services DHS Offices Intro Click Here Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Click Here PA Human Services Provider Directory with License Status Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here

PA Families Inc. assists families with navigating Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and PH95 benefits. Our experts provide guidance to ensure you receive the coverage and support you need for a healthier future. Insurance Medicaid, Medicare, PH95 and others Insurance Medicaid, Medicare, PH95, and others Intro Medicaid covers a broad range of physical and behavioral health services, including doctor visits when you’re sick, preventive care like health screenings, vaccines, hospital stays, prescription medications, mental health and substance use disorder care, and more The Children's Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — is Pennsylvania's program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medicaid/Medical Assistance. If you’re 21 or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term support through Medicaid because you need help with everyday personal tasks, you will be covered by Community HealthChoices (CHC) . Several Private Insurance Companies provide insurance coverage in PA. Additional Resources Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) Click Here AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Insurance Click Here Carelon Health of Pennsylvania Insurance; PA Behavioral HealthChoices (Medicaid) MCO Click Here Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders CARIE Click Here Children's Health Insurance Program CHIP Click Here Community HealthChoices (CHC) Click Here Complaint, Grievance, and DHS Fair Hearing Process PA Community Health Choices Click Here Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA) Click Here DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance Click Here Health Choices Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Services Click Here Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Click Here How can I file a Medicare appeal? APPEALS The "Medicare & You" handbook Click Here How to Pay for Healthcare/RX Fact Sheet University of Pittsburgh Click Here MAGELLAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSURANCE Click Here Managed Care /Medical Assistance/ Long-Term/ Consumer/ Committee' List Serve Sign Up Pages Click Here Medical Assistance For Children in Pennsylvania (Medicaid) Click Here PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here PERFORM CARE Insurance & Advocacy Assistance Click Here Pennsylvania Health Choices Click Here Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) The Advocates for PA Click Here Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight - PA MEDI/SHIP Click Here Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee List Serve Sign Up Click Here

PA Families Inc. offers guidance and support for individuals navigating probation, court, and legal challenges. We provide resources, legal aid, and advocacy to help you understand your rights and achieve the best possible outcomes. Probation/Court/Legal In June 2010, at the annual strategic planning meeting, the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers and The Juvenile Court Judges Commission (JCJC) agreed to develop the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES ) . Shortly thereafter, the JJSES Statement of Purpose was developed to outline our vision: We dedicate ourselves to working in partnership to enhance the capacity of Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system to achieve its balanced and restorative justice mission by employing evidence-based practices, with fidelity, at every stage of the juvenile justice process; collecting and analyzing the data necessary to measure the results of these efforts; and with this knowledge, strive to continuously improve the quality of our decisions, services, and programs. Over the last decade, the juvenile justice system has been retraining and retooling to incorporate evidence-based practices. While the JJSES has fundamentally altered the operation of Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system, our sights remain firmly fixed on the BARJ goals. Evidence-based practices do not supplant BARJ; rather, they bolster our ability to attain BARJ goals - - Advancing BARJ through JJSES . The Chiefs' Council remains committed to achieving these goals in partnership with the following; Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Department of Human Services, Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research, Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services, Office of Victim Advocate, and the citizens of Pennsylvania. Additional Resources Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Click Here Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs Click Here Filing a Complaint against a Judge in PA JUDICIAL CONDUCT BOARD OF PENNSYLVANIA Click Here Loysville Youth Development Center Click Here PA County Prisons/Jails Click Here PA Department of Corrections (DOC) For Family and Friends Click Here Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers JPO Click Here Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) Click Here Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Click Here The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Click Here The State Correctional Institution at Albion SCI Albion Erie County Special Needs Population Click Here

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and Achieva are working diligently on House Bill 1068, and we need your support! We need your help to support this important license that will allow families to provide their children's care. This directly corresponds with HB 1068. Please sign on and share with others! The nursing shortage leaves parents, who have been trained in their child’s care, to provide extraordinary care to their children without pay or further supervision and support. Because they cannot be paid, they have to choose between working to support their family or keeping the child at home with their loved ones. If you'd like to help change this, visit https://forms.gle/jBBKis1PgXXFDRmy9 ACHIEVA Instagram ACHIEVA FB Thank you, Michelle Michelle Jordan  Executive Director of the Arc of Indiana County 120 N. 5th St. Ste #2, Indiana PA 15701 Office: 724-349-8230 mjordan@arcindiana.org   Website: www.arcindiana.org

Below are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events .   Support Groups Wednesday, March 5 - Caregiver Support Group Monday, March 17 - Caregiver Support Group Monday, March 26 - Sibling Good Life Group LifeCourse Workshops Tuesday, March 4 - Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve, Part 1 Wednesday, March 5 - Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve, Part 2 Friday, March 14 - Transitions Through the LifeSpan Thursday, March 27 - Peace of Mind Long Term Planning Waiver Workshops Monday, March 10 - Waiver Basics for Siblings, Part 1 Tuesday, March 11 - Talleres Básicos de Exención, Part 1 Tuesday, March 18 - Waiver Basics, Part 1   Wednesday, March 19 - Talleres Básicos de Exención, Part 2 Monday March 24 - Waiver Basics for Siblings, Part 2 Tuesday, March 25 - Waiver Basics, Part 2

Even Low Levels of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Are Linked to Changes in Unborn Babies “Using highly specialized 3D imaging and analysis techniques, we found consistent changes in the shape of the eyes and nose, both at 12 months and 6 to 8 years of age, in children exposed to relatively low doses of alcohol during pregnancy. These facial changes, which are not discernible without specialized imaging and analysis, are similar regardless of whether they were exposed to alcohol in only the first trimester or continued throughout the pregnancy.”