At Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), we believe that real change is possible when professionals from across systems come together — child welfare, education, healthcare, the legal system, and community services. Our annual PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium is one of the rare spaces where those connections happen in a meaningful, cross-disciplinary way. To explore […]

Summer is here, and across Pennsylvania, kids are heading off to camps and programs for fun, learning, and a break from the school routine. Parents and caregivers trust these programs to keep their children safe. One important way organizations can meet that responsibility is by having a strong child protection policy in place. A child […]

Summer is here, and kids are soaking it up by splashing in pools, playing at lakes, or enjoying time at the beach. Water fun is a big part of childhood, but it comes with serious risks: one out of four drowning deaths in the U.S. every year is a child. Drowning can happen in the […]

Being a parent can be exhausting. And for parents without a strong support system, it’s even more draining. Kids want constant engagement, and when parents are stretched thin, handing a kid a smartphone or tablet can feel like the only option. It can help to keep kids occupied and quiet, so what’s the harm? The […]

Spring is (finally!) here. You might be opening windows, cleaning out closets, or just freshening up your home. But when is the last time your family did a little digital spring cleaning? Our world is filled with screens, and technology can be a great tool for learning, connecting, and having fun. But just like our […]

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 […]