Back-to-school season is here, bringing excitement for new classes, teachers, and supplies. However, it also brings the challenge of managing digital devices. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that 72% of U.S. high school teachers consider cellphone distraction a major classroom problem. In response, schools in Pennsylvania have implemented strict “no cellphone” policies, requiring […]

According to the most recent Department of Human Services (DHS) 2023 Child Protective Services report, the number of fatalities and near fatalities have trended downward since 2022. However, director of bureau programs, policy and operation within the Department, Amanda Dorris said the numbers are still too high. According to the recent report, there were 57 […]

Each year, the Department of Human Services (DHS) releases an annual report highlighting the trends of the child welfare system. According to the 2023 Annual Child Protective Services report, there were a total of 40,301 reports of child abuse in 2023. That’s 1,208 more total cases than in 2022. The recent report reads that the […]

Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), a nonprofit organization and the state leader in child abuse prevention, is accepting nominations for its 2025 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m., November 13, and awards will be given next year to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the prevention […]

Child abuse cases are on the rise, and advocates say better community support and training could make the difference in ensuring those numbers don’t continue to climb. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released its latest data on child abuse and neglect in its annual Child Protective Services Report. After a notable drop in reports […]

One Lancaster County police department is investigating a case of artificially generated nude photos that use the faces of more than 20 Lancaster Country Day School female teenage students. The Victim In May, one Lancaster Country Day student told News 8 she found out her face was one of them. After months of hoping for […]

A small, immobile lump concealed by layers of hand-stitched quilts caught the Amish woman’s eye as she stepped into her youngest child’s bedroom. Pulling back the covers, she discovered her then-6-year-old daughter curled in a ball. “Mom, there is only one way I’m going to go to school today,” the woman, granted anonymity over concerns […]

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new Allegheny County Department of Human Services report says there has been an increase in drug exposure in children. They said it reflects a nationwide trend in recent years.  The county’s DHS looked at 2022 and 2023 and reviewed 50 critical incidents between the two years. That’s defined as child fatalities […]

An increasing number of children are accidentally poisoning themselves with drugs within their reach — and the youngest kids continue to be at the highest risk. Drug ingestions have emerged as a leading cause of injury for kids, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services found in a new report. The analysis looked at fatality […]

Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention, today announced the appointment of Terry Clark to its Governing Board of Directors. “We are grateful to have Terry joining our board with his wide array of experiences,” said Angela Liddle, PFSA President and CEO. “His dedication to supporting the families and children […]