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WITF: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, Honoring Child Abuse Prevention Month at the PA State Capitol

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 […]

NorthCentral PA: ‘Painting for Prevention’ uses art to teach about child abuse and neglect

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 […]

News Item: Geisinger teams with Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance for child abuse prevention efforts

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 […]

Lock Haven Express: Artwork reminds communities to protect our children from abuse and neglect

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 […]

Penn Watch: York County Leaders Honor Child Abuse Victims, Recognize Long-Time Advocate

York County leaders and youth advocates gathered at the York County 911 Center to raise awareness of the continuing fight against child abuse and neglect. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April, Pa. Family Support Alliance (PFSA) and York County hosted a flag-planting ceremony to honor and memorialize the 270 victims of child […]

North Central PA: Geisinger Children’s Hospital staff plant ‘pinwheel garden’ for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Danville, Pa. — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is symbolized by blue pinwheels, staff members from Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Center planted a “pinwheel garden” at the entrance of Geisinger Medical Center. The pinwheels represent playfulness, joy, and a carefree childhood and serve as a reminder of the need […]

Geisinger: Artwork reminds communities to protect our children from abuse and neglect

DANVILLE, Pa. –  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 […]

Geisinger: Pinwheels placed to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention month

DANVILLE, Pa. – In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which raises awareness of child abuse and neglect, staff members from the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Sunbury planted blue mylar pinwheels at the entrance of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The pinwheels represent playfulness, joy and a carefree childhood […]

New Castle News: City officer honored in ceremony recognizing those who protect children

Three New Castle police officers scored high honors lately in events that highlight their prowess and dedication to the community. Detective Hailey Houk was honored with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award in Harrisburg. This award was presented by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) in recognition of April being is National Child […]

WENY: 57 Children Killed by Abuse in 2023; Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick Off in Harrisburg

April is child abuse prevention month. Today, dozens of advocates and state officials honored the memory of children who died from child abuse… while celebrating the efforts of workers who keep kids safe everyday. Volunteers planted blue and black flags all across State Street in front of the state capitol in Harrisburg this morning. In […]

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