We are in the midst of a public health emergency—it’s truly an unprecedented time and many children, adults, and families don’t know where to turn to for guidance and support. The coronavirus is becoming a part of our everyday lives as Americans have been glued to the news as updates unfold on a daily basis. […]
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Need Help Grocery Shopping?
We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone right now, especially for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Our nation is facing an unprecedented public health crisis and it has resulted in schools being closed and many companies ordering their employees to work from home. Some companies have even laid off their employees or furloughed […]
Voluntary Principles and Online Safety
Child abuse, neglect, and exploitation are serious problems that require everyone to play a role in bringing an end to the mistreatment of children. A recent announcement from U.S. Attorney General William Barr also demonstrates the how technology companies can work to protect children. The U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom unveiled […]
Coping With Difficult Family Situations During the Holidays
All families are different, and all families have their own unique set of challenges and demands. Before you gather this holiday season, we recommend taking some time to think through those situations and consider steps you can take to make this time most enjoyable. For some, family conflict and related stress may create an environment […]
Looking Out for Kids During the Busy Holiday Season
We are in the midst of the busiest time of year with Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza, and the New Year quickly approaching. While the holidays are festive and a time to celebrate, parents are being pulled in a million different directions. In addition to a regular work schedule, there are work and family get-togethers to […]
GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global initiative that encourages individuals to support nonprofit organizations that work to transform their communities, and to a larger extent, work to transform the world. This year, GivingTuesday will occur on December 3, and our organization is not only participating by encouraging our supporters to do good, but we are asking for […]
PFSA’s Families in Recovery Pilot Welcomes New & Returning Agencies!
In November 2018, PFSA embarked on a journey to provide family service professionals the opportunity to enrich their existing skills set with tools and new approaches for supporting caregivers and parents who are in recovery from substance use disorder. The Families in Recovery Program was piloted statewide in Pennsylvania by family educators and support staff […]
Tips On Finding Trustworthy Child Care
If you are a parent, then you know that finding a trustworthy, responsible, and kind-hearted adult to take care of your child while you are at work, attending school, or even running errands is truly one of the most important and monumental decisions that you could ever make. How do you decide who is “good […]
Mister Rogers & The Recipe For Childhood Joy
I treated myself recently to one of my favorite slices of Americana; taking in a film at an old-fashioned downtown movie theater complete with the original marquee and exactly one ticket booth. I was thrilled at how bustling things were in this small town on a Friday night. It was challenging to find parking and […]
Child Abuse Prevention Symposium 9-18-2019
Uplifting, educational, and hopeful. Those are the three words I would use to describe the first Child Abuse Prevention Symposium we recently held at the Hilton in downtown Harrisburg. In honor of our 40th anniversary, our team brainstormed ideas on how we could celebrate our organization’s history. One idea made perfect sense to us, and […]
