Reaching for the Stars: A Message For Pennsylvania
September 2006 Reaching for the Stars: A Message For Pennsylvania After comprehensive review and analysis of committee reports, extensive discussions with Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle Richman and many DPW staff members, review of the Integrated County Plans, discussions with many stakeholders, including young people who have recently exited the children's system, observation and participation in numerous DPW initiatives and meetings, and extensive review of recent papers and research, this document suggests several priority areas to begin a sustainable systemic transformation. All recommendations have attempted to be cognizant of the current fiscal environment that often requires a budget neutral . . .
