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Child Abuse & Neglect: Insights on the 2023 Pa. DHS Child Protective Services Report

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, […]

Back to School Safety Tips to #ProtectPAKids

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 […]

Stepping up: The Rise of Grandparents Raising Grandkids in Pennsylvania

May is Older Americans Month, reminding us of a significant trend that is obvious but not largely discussed. Across Pennsylvania, and the rest of the country, more grandparents than ever are raising their grandkids. Estimates vary on how many grandparents in Pennsylvania are raising their grandkids, but reports indicate that the number is anywhere from […]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024: How PFSA Drew Awareness to #ProtectPAKids

It’s been a busy but amazing April for Pa Family Support Alliance. Now, as April and National Child Abuse Prevention Month draw to a close, we are grateful how our partners and communities used the month to raise awareness around preventing child abuse and neglect. Here are some of the #ProtectPAKids highlights from April: Blue […]

Family Digital Wellness: How HB 2017 Will Protect Kids Online

Social media connects people across the globe, but it can negatively impact the mental health of children. Excessive use of social media platforms among children is linked to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Part of this is the proliferation of cyberbullying, and victims being subjected to harassment and abuse that can have […]

Talking to Children About Racism and Injustices

Children notice and can understand injustices to people at an early age. Therefore, it is important that we start conversations with them about race, racism, and injustices at an early age. They are never too young to model positive relationships with people of all backgrounds. Specific conversations about racism and injustices can – and should […]

Family Digital Wellness: Updates on Social Media Legislation & Lawsuit

2023 was the year that powerful tech companies and their platforms began to be held responsible for their roles in the ongoing youth mental health crisis. Across the country, state attorneys general and school districts filed lawsuits against Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram), ByteDance (parent company of TikTok) and Snap, Inc. which operates […]

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