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 […]

Philadelphia’s kids are enjoying summer break, and while this is a joyful time, safety concerns arise. Parents, guardians, neighbors, and community members must ensure a safe, fun environment where kids can thrive. We must protect children in our communities. Build relationships, organize activities, and share info about local programs. Stay watchful and keep communication open. […]

Allentown’s kids are ready for summer break, and this should be a fun and safe time for them. Parents, neighbors, guardians, and community members all play a role in ensuring their safety and well-being. It’s natural for parents to worry about leaving children unsupervised at home. Pennsylvania has no specific legal age for children to […]

Lancaster County’s youngest citizens are celebrating the end of the school year and the start of summer break. The summer season is a joyful time, but it can raise safety concerns. We all — parents, guardians, neighbors and community members — share the responsibility of ensuring a safe, secure environment in which kids can thrive […]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — LINC, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering welcoming and inclusive workplaces and communities, announced the appointment of four existing board members to leadership roles on its Board of Directors Executive Committee: Marci Lesko, board chair, Scott Blair, vice chair, Joané Hockenbury, secretary, and Edwin Taliaferro, treasurer. These four professionals embody LINC’s mission […]

Area nonprofits recently came together to display artwork created in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The organizations behind the project include Geisinger Unity Group, Susquehanna Valley United Way Parents as Teachers, Columbia County Family Center, and the Nurse-Family Partnership, and the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. Children in each participating family painted canvases that […]

On April 20, The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh held its “Growing Families Through Adoption” awareness and matching event. It was the 17th such event that The Children’s Institute has hosted, and it welcomed 80 attendees. The Children’s Institute’s Older Child Matching Initiative and the SWAN Services division of its family support services put on the […]

The social media revolution has given way to an uprising at the state and federal levels. Now, lawmakers have grappled with how to rein in these companies and the effects their products have on our children and youth. A solution to this problem has been long overdue. Social media and devices are to children and […]