For more than 40 years, the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services (PCCYFS) has focused on supporting the critically important efforts of private providers as they work to meet the needs of vulnerable children, youth and their families. PCCYFS has remained diligent in efforts to influence, interpret and, at times, challenge directives issued by contracting entities and state leadership that impact provider agency operations. As a true membership driven organization, PCCYFS actively represents the interests of the diverse private provider community and channels 100% of efforts and resources into promoting the sustainability of a viable and responsive service array. PCCYFS maintains that children, youth and families are best served and supported by having accessible and available services and responsive interventions.