Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the statewide leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The annual program recognizes Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond to protect children and strengthen families. Nominations […]

Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, is calling on communities across the Commonwealth to strengthen their role in protecting children following the release of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) 2024 Child Protective Services Annual Report. The report shows a continued rise in suspected child abuse […]

The State Department of Human Services has released its 2024 Child Protective Services report, revealing a significant increase in child abuse reports across the Commonwealth. In 2024, there were over 700 more reports of child abuse compared to the previous year, marking a continued rise in cases since the pandemic. Haven Evans, Director of Programs […]

Human trafficking victims are often ignored or overlooked in society. UPMC Jameson Hospital worker Heaven Miller said human trafficking is more than what is seen in movies or on TV, while New Castle Police Det. Hailey Houk said it happens locally in Lawrence County and affects the most vulnerable members of the community. “The vulnerability […]

On Thursday, the PA Family Support Alliance is offering a webinar for grandparents and kinship caregivers to learn more about family digital wellness. The webinar will be held in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. In 2023, more than 200,000 grandparents lived with their grandchildren in Pennsylvania. PFSA’s director of prevention programs, Justin […]

As summer programs begin across Bucks County, one thing should stay top of mind: the safety of our children. Whether they’re in a classroom, a camp, or a community center, the adults we trust with our kids often become the first line of defense when something seems off. Sometimes it’s a withdrawn look, an unexplained […]

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to spotlight the importance of keeping children safe and supporting families through education, community awareness, and access to critical resources. In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) leads the way with its annual Blue Ribbon campaign and an array of statewide initiatives dedicated to prevention. This […]

Danville, Pa. — For a second year, Geisinger has partnered with the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) and local community organizations for a statewide child abuse prevention art project. Throughout April — Child Abuse Prevention Month — canvases painted by children will be displayed throughout community locations and Geisinger clinics. Painting for Prevention kits were […]

DANVILLE — For the second straight year, Geisinger has teamed with the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) and local community organizations to create unity around child abuse prevention efforts through a statewide art project. During the month of April — Child Abuse Prevention Month — canvases painted by children will be displayed in community locations […]

DANVILLE — For the second straight year, Geisinger has teamed with the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) and local community organizations to create unity around child abuse prevention efforts through a statewide art project. During the month of April — Child Abuse Prevention month — canvases painted by children will be displayed in community locations […]