April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and now, more than ever, our children need the support of those around them to be aware of what the warning signs of abuse and neglect are. Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen a sudden, sharp, and frightening decrease in the number of suspected child abuse […]

A Westmoreland County woman was recognized by a statewide child abuse prevention organization for her work with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Jeanine Rasky, 63, of Jeannette was one of five people who received the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award, given by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. The award is given […]

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. As we continue to educate ourselves on how to raise awareness, Penn State Children’s Hospital is stepping in to help. According to Penn State Health, nearly six million kids are reported for suspected child abuse in the U.S every year.  Outside of their hospital in Dauphin County, they’ve […]

(Lebanon) – Child abuse reports dropped across Pennsylvania last year, raising concerns from child welfare professionals that the COVID-19 pandemic isolated children from the school employees, healthcare providers, and other community members who are legally required to report suspected abuse. Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services saw a “slight increase” in fatalities and near fatalities, especially […]

The Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention has brought together local child advocates, government and elected officials, members from the business community, and nationally recognized experts — all in an effort to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. “We all must work together to raise awareness about […]

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is working hard to raise awareness, educate individuals on the warning signs of child abuse and how to report it. Though reports of child abuse dropped between July and December of last year, things are not always as they appear to be. […]

Children’s advocates are raising concerns about the sharp drop in child-abuse reports during the last year. As schools and care-settings closed doors because of the pandemic, child-abuse reports dropped significantly. This has been attributed to kids spending more time at home and away from teachers and caregivers, who are often the first people to note potential […]

Lauren Burkert-Lazzari, a Parents as Teachers educator at Beginnings Inc., received the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award from the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. She’s one of five individuals chosen across the state to receive the honor for going “above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania children.” “Lauren was nominated […]

Authorities have received fewer reports of child abuse in Pennsylvania during the pandemic, but neighbors still have the chance to spot kids who need help. With warmer weather and more social activities as COVID-19 vaccinations become more accessible, there may be more opportunities to check on kids, child abuse experts say. Even if you see […]

Pennsylvania has seen a sharp decline in reports of child abuse and neglect over the last year, and some advocates see that as a sign of trouble. Experts say they have no doubt child abuse is still occurring. But many children haven’t been in classrooms as often — or at all — due to the […]