October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence can happen in any home, in any neighborhood, to any family or child. Domestic violence has historically increased during pandemics and economic crises, two issues families and children currently face. Recognizing domestic violence is crucial to providing support to the children who are impacted. A partner […]
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National Bullying Prevention Month
Children who are bullied may feel helpless, fear retaliation or backlash from reporting bullying, and may think they are socially isolated from receiving support. Indicators of bullying can include: Declining grades/attention in the classroom Changes in regular habits and routines, including eating and getting ready in the morning Difficulty sleeping or experiences with nightmares Avoidance […]
The Sharon Herald: Sandusky case spurred major changes to beef up reporting of suspected abuse
HARRISBURG – In the decade since revelations about the predatory sexual abuse of children perpetrated by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, lawmakers have passed more than two dozen bills intended to better protect children. Some of that legislation dramatically changed the requirements for those who work with children and those who give […]
WJET-TV: Group working to train professionals working with children how to spot warning signs of abuse
The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is working to train professionals who work with children on how to spot the warning signs of abuse. The non-profit is widely recognized as the leading expert on child protection and child abuse prevention in the state. According to members of the organization, this meeting provides the tips for professionals […]
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, an observance of the importance of accessible mental health services to those in need of substance use treatment. The 2021 national theme for recovery month is “recovery is for everyone: every person, every family, every community.” We started the Families in Recovery program to provide families touched by addiction with […]
Audacy: Podcast Interview – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (Episode 68: Angela Liddle, PA Family Support Alliance – Understanding and Palatable Messaging)
Pa Family Support Alliance CEO Angela Liddle shares how cautious communication strengthens relationships and creates community hope over time. Listen in as Dr. Laura Sicola and Angela discuss how the PFSA is working to communicate with family and community members to bring awareness and light into conversation concerning abused children. During this conversation Angela shares […]
CBCAP Spotlight: Beginnings, Inc.
When COVID-19 took hold in the country, businesses and service providers were forced to quickly assimilate operations. While our Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) network has evolved over the years, we continued making changes during the past year as we shifted activities online to meet the needs of CBCAP members by providing resources, offering network […]
Back-to-School Safety Tips
As summer ends and the start of the school year nears, it is important that all parents, caregivers, and school personnel remind themselves of several back-to-school safety tips that will help ensure Pennsylvania’s children thrive in a positive school environment. This includes an awareness of your child’s transportation needs, in-school needs, and out-of-school behavior. We […]
Republican Journal: In wake of child deaths, program aims to build support for families
STOCKTON SPRINGS — In the last two years, this town has experienced the tragic deaths of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy and Maddox Williams, 3, the latter just last month. Now a program run by Midcoast Maine Community Action aims to offer adults who would like to be able to help but do not know how to […]
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July marks National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. After being formally recognized in 2008, this month was designated to bring awareness to the challenges of underrepresented groups related to mental health. Specifically, Black, Indigenous People, and People of Color face unique struggles when it comes to mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental […]
