The Department of Human Services (DHS) has detected a recent growth in reports of stolen SNAP and TANF benefits in the Erie and Western PA regions due to suspected EBT card skimming. Although these types of fraudulent activities are on the rise nationwide, the recent wave of scams in PA are depleting
To remind all Office of Developmental Program (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in Chapter 6100 Regulations. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-036: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements Attachment 2: QA&I Training Requirement Matrix
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the September 2024 training and events calendar. Please share widely. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) September 2024 Training and Events Calendar
To communicate the availability of the 2024 Certified Investigator (CI) Manual and the 2024 CI Manual Overview Updates document. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-077: 2024 Certified Investigator (CI) Manual Now Available
The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes toAssistive Technology and Remote Supports in the amendments to the Consolidated,Community Living, P/FDS and Adult Autism Waivers. Please note: this communication isbeing reissued with an update to Attachment B only. The other attachments are beingincluded for reference only. Attachment 1:
Heather Radcliffe became a Direct Support Professional (DSP) three years ago. Before that she worked for an online clothing retailer in a warehouse. She was looking for more meaningful work, and deep down she knew she would love being a DSP. “My husband, actually, had already been working for SPIN,” Heather recounts,
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-075: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the September – December CI Initial Certification Course cohorts is now open in MyODP. Attachment 1:
To announce that the “Using Data to Promote Quality and Support an Everyday Life” and“AE Health and Welfare Crisis Management” courses are now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-076: "Using Data to Promote Quality and Support and Everyday Life" and "AE Health and Welfare Crisis Management" Courses Now Available
Technology First SHIFT announced this week that KenCrest has earned their Technology First Reaccreditation. Organizations earning SHIFT’s highest level of recognition complete comprehensive education requirements and undergo a rigorous evaluation process. SHIFT Accredited organizations demonstrate their ability to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible through the successful adoption of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-074 Performance-Based Contracting Residential Provider Data Submission Tool Link is Live for August 2024 Submissions. The purpose of this announcement is to inform residential providers that the link to the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Data Submission Tool is now
