On October 27, Senators Haywood, Muth and Cappelletti will hold a policy hearing to learn about overnight stays of children in the Philly Department of Human Services’ offices.  We also hope to learn more about the cause of these challenges and whether this is related to facility closures, limited access to hospital beds, or minor consent regarding placement.  During this hearing the goal will be DHS accountability and system reform including legislation.

The hearing will be held virtually.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceGrqz0rHdFQI0-xPiumiyi_XXtj46Pw

On October 28, Senators Schwank, Muth, and Cappelletti will hold a hearing to continue to look at the deceptive practices of some crisis pregnancy centers. The focus will be on centers that specifically receive state funding through the Alternative to Abortion Services Program in the fiscal code. The current grantee, Real Alternatives, will have the […]