The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-023: NOW AVAILABLE: Room and Board Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Version 2. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested parties of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) publication of the Room and Board FAQ Version 2.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-022: New Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Promoting, and Monitoring Participant Directed Services in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this announcement is to announce that a new Participant Directed Services training, “Understanding, Promoting, and Monitoring Participant Directed Services in Pennsylvania,” is now available on MyODP.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-082 UPDATED: Now Available: Guidance for Reviewing Data for Performance Based Contracting Measures RM-IM 01.2 and 01.3. To advise providers of the availability of the Office of Developmental Programs’ updated Guidance for Reviewing Data for Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Measures RM-IM 01.2 and 01.3.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-021: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Cycle 2 and Home & Community-Based Settings Rule Licensing Inspection Statewide Report. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of the Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) and Home & Community-Based Settings Rule Licensing Inspection Statewide Report, which includes QA&I Cycle 2 and licensing inspection data from fiscal years (FY) 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.

 Members of the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), working with the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), developed a series of recommendations and strategies to support achievement of the vision in Everyday Lives. This publication provides 2025 updates related to those recommendations and strategies. Stakeholders are encouraged to use the information contained in this report in their work supporting people with disabilities.

Access the 2025 ISAC Annual Report.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-019: Medication Administration Online System Scheduled Maintenance for February 17, 2026. The purpose of this communication is to inform users that the Medication Administration Online System will undergo scheduled maintenance on February 17, 2026.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert, Confirmed Measles Cases in Pennsylvania Alert as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Health Alert Network (HAN) . Please review the attachments for important information on precautions and action steps if you have symptoms of Measles or believe you have been exposed to a person who has Measles.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-018 Registration Now Open for March Certified Investigator Forum. The purpose of this communication is to announce that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation process.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-017 Residential Provider Performance Based Contracting Preparation and Key Dates. The purpose of this communication is to announce the upcoming data submission window for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) to Providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing and/or Supported Living services in the Consolidated and/or Community Living Waivers (residential services) for contract year 2026-2027.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-016 Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) Incident Management Review Report and Incident Reporting Overview Dashboard Enhancements. The purpose of this communication is to announce enhancements to the EIM Incident Management Review Report and to the Incident Reporting Overview Dashboard, and to provide advance notice that EIM will be unavailable to all users from 6:00 AM ET until 6:30 PM ET on Saturday February 7^th, 2026.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-015 ODP Announces the Opening of the 2025 National Core Indicators® State of the Workforce Survey Portal. The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that the 2024 National Core Indicators® Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce survey portal expects to open on February 9, 2026. 

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-014 Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Cycle 2 and Home & Community-Based Settings Rule Licensing Inspection Statewide Report. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of the Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) and Home & Community-Based Settings Rule Licensing Inspection Statewide Report, which includes QA&I Cycle 2 and licensing inspection data from fiscal years (FY) 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert, 2026 Cold Weather Alert. Please review the attached Alert for important information on precautions to prevent cold-weather-related health risks.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is excited to announce the Third Annual Pediatric Capacity Building Institute (PCBI). PCBI is a unique, interactive, educational experience which will occur monthly from March 2026 to October 2026. DHS strives to bring exceptional speakers who engage participants in a wide range of topics designed to better support children and families with complex needs across the Commonwealth. Some of the topics include infant mental health, leading through change, multisystemic planning, impact of trauma on children and families, vicarious trauma among professionals, expressive therapies and much more. PCBI also strives to incorporate the voices and experience of the children and families using these supports and services at every juncture. PCBI is open to professionals across systems with an interest in learning more about supporting children with complex needs and system change. 

Please review the attached flyer for more details and to complete the interest survey.  Interest surveys must be completed by January 29^th, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by February 5, 2026 via email.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-013 Older Adult Daily Living Center Clarification. The purpose of this communication is to clarify when a provider licensed under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2380 is required to also obtain licensure as an Older Adult Daily Living Center (OADLC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA).

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-012 Newly Released Lesson - Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of a new online lesson, Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-011 Open for Public Comment Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) 5-Year Renewal. The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public comments on the proposed renewal of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) effective July 1, 2026. The public comment period starts on January 17, 2026, and ends on February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.