The award is given to individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect children. Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Robin Boyer with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals that have gone […]
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South Whitehall Township Resident Receives Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
The award is given to individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect children Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Daniel Goldstein with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals that have gone […]
WITF: How to protect Pennsylvania’s children from abuse and neglect
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month. There were nearly 46 hundred substantiated cases of child abuse in Pennsylvania in 2020 – the last year for when statistics are available. That included 73 fatalities and 115 near fatalities. That was a dramatic decline from the number of cases in 2019. But, remember, 2020 was […]
Courier Times: Op-Ed – When children are in danger, there is no room for confusion
As I read the (March 29) article “How Pa law made it easy for schools to avoid abuse allegations”, I found myself reflecting on ways that school employees can, and do, make a difference in keeping kids safe. Yes, there have been many positive changes to the Child Protective Services Law in the past 30 […]
abc27: Flags Around Pa. Capitol Complex for Child Abuse Awareness Month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thousands of flags now line the streets in and around the State Capitol complex as a reminder to report child abuse. The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance planted the small flags on Friday, April 1 for the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month. There are 73 black flags representing children who died […]
Pa Family Support Alliance Raises Awareness about Child Abuse Prevention Across the Commonwealth
The organization will honor child advocates; debut videos from government and elected officials; host educational webinars for individuals to learn about child abuse prevention Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention has brought together local child advocates, elected officials, members from the business community, and nationally recognized experts—all […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Preview of Events
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA) is committed to promoting awareness and providing education to communities and stakeholders across the commonwealth. Throughout April, PFSA is scheduled to host a variety of activities and events, including its annual flag planting event at the Harrisburg Capitol, a virtual fundraiser to […]
Ending the Stigma Around Child Abuse
A classic stereotype is that men are supposed to be tough, stoic and that they do not talk much—if at all—about abuses that they or those in their family might have faced. This stereotype is often true in the rap and hip-hop community. However, rapper Paul Wall, who was very popular in the mid-2000s recently […]
Racial Equity in Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare Systems
Black History Month is a significant month for our nation. It is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate, honor, and recognize the contributions and impact that Black Americans have made to our nation, and it should be a time to celebrate the diversity that strengthens our nation. This should also be a time […]
How to Lookout for Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Seven-year-old Harmony Montgomery has been missing since October of 2019. Her disappearance was reported to police at the end of 2021—over 2 years later. As soon as the authorities were notified, they launched an investigation and recently arrested her father on charges relating to her disappearance, including assault and endangering the welfare of a child. […]
