YSAP believes children should have access to full continuum of care
YSAP believes a full continuum of care should be available for all at-risk children and youth. The needs of the children, youth, families and their communities are of utmost importance. YSAP has found a robust private-provider network that embraces community-based solutions to institutional care produces the best outcomes for those in need. Whether it’s at-home rehabilitation or working with experienced professionals within caring facilities, Pennsylvania children deserve the best care and full access to appropriate services. They must be given the opportunity to become important contributors to our society.
PA Supreme Court decision terminates illegal state fiscal process
20 May 2013 |
Posted by ysap
0
On April 24, 2013, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld a Commonwealth Court ruling that the fiscal process imposed on counties and private service providers since 2009 by the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) of the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare (DPW) was illegal. The power grab by OCYF created a bureaucratic nightmare that wreaked financial and programmatic havoc. Cumbersome procedures delayed annual county purchase-of-service contracts for as long as a year or more, depriving agencies of funds to pay their staff, curtailing urgently needed services for vulnerable young people...
Op-Ed: Privatization of youth services would save Pennsylvania millions
07 Mar 2012 |
Posted by ysap
0
The Harrisburg Patriot-News published an op-ed piece by YSAP President Craig Adamson. Adamson writes: At a time when Pennsylvania faces significant budget challenges, cutting dollars often means cutting long- standing government services. However, there are many opportunities to achieve savings without sacrifice by privatizing the delivery of state-supported children and youth services. In fact, the privatization of Pennsylvania’s delinquent youth treatment centers would save the state millions of dollars without cutting a single service. Throughout Pennsylvania, there are seven...
Article: Unpaid Pa. firms resort to loans, layoffs
27 Oct 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
In an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (October 24, 2011) entitled "Unpaid Pa. firms resort to loans, layoffs", Jeremy Boren writes: Dozens of Pennsylvania firms hired to care for foster children, juvenile delinquents and other needy children are resorting to layoffs and short-term loans because some counties have not paid them in months. That's the complaint of two trade organizations that represent many of the 250 youth service providers who rely on the state Department of Public Welfare to dole out $313 million in matching federal child welfare appropriates to counties that contract...
Letter to the editor: Helping children fulfill their potential
05 Jul 2011 |
Posted by YSAP
0
YSAP President Craig Adamson states in a letter to the editor (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 7/3/11): Youth Services Alliance of Pennsylvania applauds the Post-Gazette for shedding light on the continuing challenges facing Pennsylvania's care system for troubled children ("A Long Road to a Safe Place," June 26-28)... We believe the state and YSAP both share a common goal in wanting to help children reach their full potential and go on to do great things. YSAP believes that offering cost-effective alternatives to government-run facilities will allow counties the flexibility of choosing from a robust...
Philadelphia Daily News publishes op-ed
29 Jun 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
The op-ed piece by Judy Happ, previously published in several Pennsylvania newspapers, is now running in the Philadelphia Daily News under the headline "Philadelphia's Department of Public Welfare vs. services for vulnerable children." Read it here»
Letter to legislators 6/14/11 – Reject misguided legislation
28 Jun 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
New YSAP President Craig Adamson sent the following letter to Pennsylvania legislators, asking them to support Pennsylvania’s children and youth by rejecting misguided legislation that looks to seize control of children and youth services, create rate-setting processes and undermine robust services. June 14, 2011 Dear Pennsylvania Legislator: Pennsylvania’s at-risk children need your help. The Department of Public Welfare, Office of Children, Youth and Families (DPW – OCYF) is pursuing new legislation that will undermine a fundamentally sound system. Private...
Op-ed published in Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
28 Jun 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
The op-ed piece by Judy Happ, previously published in several Pennsylvania newspapers, is now running in the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice under the headline "It's time to revitalize Pennsylvania's services for vulnerable children and youth." Read it here»
Op-ed runs in Allentown Morning Call
08 Jun 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
The op-ed piece by YSAP President Judy Happ, previously published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Harrisburg Patriot-News and the York Dispatch, is now running in the Allentown Morning Call under the headline "Eliminate red tape in Pa. so troubled children can be helped." Read it here»
YSAP supports proposed juvenile justice legislation
02 Jun 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
YSAP is supporting a package of juvenile justice bills that represent "a common-sense approach to ensuring the integrity of Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system." Read more about it in an article in The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre) here »
Op-ed runs in York Dispatch
23 May 2011 |
Posted by ysap
0
The op-ed piece by YSAP President Judy Happ, previously published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Harrisburg Patriot-News, is running in the York Dispatch under the headline "It's time to revitalize Pennsylvania's services for vulnerable children and youth." Read it here»
