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HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined representatives from United Home Care Workers Pennsylvania, Voices for Independence, and a direct care recipient …
Wolf Administration, Homecare Advocates Highlight Investments In Direct Care Workforce Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Good people and good families go through bad times. Sometimes it takes a long time to turn struggles around; sometimes big changes take place. In those …
Chester County Sheriff’s Office, GRANDFamily Connections of Chester County Collaborate for Child Safety and Protection Month Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington has announced a new ministry designed to assist families by providing resources after the loss of their unborn child, whether it was …
New Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Effort Helps Families After Loss of Unborn Child Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced a bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback and signed into law by Governor Wolf that will expand eligibility and allow …
New Law Expands Support for Caregivers in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Following yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, City Solicitor Diana Cortes issued this statement:
Philadelphia Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in Fulton Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees are finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies). Michelle Daniels, …
HUD Employees Named Finalists for Coveted “Sammie” Award Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead this week marked National Foster Care Month by encouraging older youth previously served through the foster care system …
COVID-19 Law Giving Older Youth Option to Re-Enter Foster Care, Access Aftercare Services Read More
Did you know there are almost 437,000 children and youth in foster care? According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, 45% of foster children are living …
How You Can Help Kids in Foster Care Read More
A new survey from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that most parents and caregivers in the United States are optimistic about their children’s futures, but see clear barriers to …
Parents and Caregivers Remain Optimistic, Despite Barriers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) is looking for donors for their annual Adopt-a-Family program.
Donors Needed for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s 2020 Adopt-a-Family Program Read More