April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when advocates, organizations, and families gather in the fight for children’s safety and wellbeing. It’s a sad occasion as we remember the lives impacted by child abuse and neglect. However, we also take time to recognize the helpers in our communities who are going above and […]

Whenever an instance of child abuse and neglect occurs, community members often ask themselves the same things: “How could this happen here?” “Why didn’t anyone notice or do anything?” “How do we stop this from happening again?” Child abuse prevention is a responsibility that falls on every member of the community, not just professionals. In […]

Imagine this scenario. You’re 9 years old and just coming home from school. It was a great day at school because you and all your friends wore pajamas. Even your teacher dressed up and brought special snacks for the class to eat. You can’t wait to tell Mom and Dad all about it. But when […]

Jack Veal was only 14 when he appeared as “Loki” on Disney+. A few years later, he would find himself homeless on the streets on London after escaping from a physically and emotionally abusive household. “Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17 and I’m homeless,” Veal said in one TikTok. Sadly, his story is not […]

Every child deserves a safe, supportive environment to grow and thrive. At Pa Family Support Alliance, this commitment drives our work every day. From honoring exceptional advocates at our Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards to raising awareness about online safety and nurturing children’s emotional growth, we’re proud to collaborate with communities across the […]

The 2024 election is over. As Americans prepare for the next four years and sort out their feelings, we can’t forget about how our kids might be feeling about this. The election cycle slammed us with ads, messages and coverage — especially in battleground Pennsylvania. Our kids also saw this play out, as they too […]

Halloween is an exciting time for kids. For parents, it’s about ensuring that our kids stay safe during trick-or-treat. With dark streets, strangers, and the temptation to share every moment online, it’s crucial to take steps to protect both their physical and digital safety. Here are some helpful tips to make this Halloween fun and […]

The Child Protective Services 2023 Annual Report from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) “provides a picture of the challenges we face in eradicating child abuse,” as Gov. Josh Shapiro and DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh, MD, MPH wrote in the report’s welcome letter. And while the 2023 report shows that there are still complicated challenges, […]

Going back to school is an exciting time. But parents and guardians must prepare their children for the first day, and keeping tabs on transportation and behavioral needs as the school year kicks into gear. Preparing before the first day Transitioning from summer routines to school-year routines can be challenging. The school year requires different […]

Kids are having fun at pools, beaches, and lakes this summer.  And while a dip in the pool or ocean is a lot of fun, drowning is the number one leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5-14. In May, a toddler in […]