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CBS 21: Some families are at risk of entering the child welfare system due to impacts of inflation

Inflation continues to rattle families across the country. However, for some who were already facing poverty, their family is being faced with the foster care system.  Tri County Community Action serves Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties.  Director of early childhood and family development at Tri County, Sheila Deer, said they’ve seen an increase in the […]

Patriot-News: Op-ed: Prioritize your family’s digital wellness this holiday season

The holiday season presents parents with unique challenges. From festive celebrations like office parties, holiday light displays, last-minute shopping trips, and concerts, most families’ schedules are jam-packed with activities right now. After navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, the hectic pace of the current holiday season, is for many, a welcome return to normalcy. However, this […]

CBS 21: New ‘Don’t Gamble with Kids’ campaign takes aim at growing problem at PA casinos

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa— The number of kids being left in cars outside of Pennsylvania casinos has nearly doubled in 2022 compared to 2021. Data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows since the start of 2022, there has been 269 incidents involving 441 minors, with 68 under the age of six, left unattended in the […]

On the Pulse: Staffing crisis strains child services in Pa., officials say Lycoming County in good shape

As reports of child abuse rise throughout Pennsylvania and across the country, low staff and high turnover rates make providing social services to these children an ever-increasing challenge, according to state and local experts. “I’ve never seen staffing as bad as it is right now,” said Brian Bornman, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Children and Youth […]

PA Newsmakers (Video): Challenges of Raising Children in the Digital Age

Justin Donofrio, Prevention Services Manager for the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, joined host Terry Madonna to discuss the challenges of raising children in the digital age, and a resource on how to keep children safe. https://www.newsmakerstv.com/shows/energy-in-pennsylvania-and-child-safety.html From PA Newsmakers, October 30, 2022

The Bradford Era: PA Family Support Alliance seeks nominations to honor child advocates with awards

HARRISBURG — Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), a nonprofit organization and the state leader in child abuse prevention is currently accepting nominations for its 2023 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The nomination period is open until October 15, and awards will be given to individuals that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the prevention […]

WTAJ-TV: Pa. Family Support Alliance looking to honor child advocates

A nonprofit organization currently leading the state in child abuse prevention is accepting nominations for its 2023 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA) is looking for individuals that have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Nominations are being accepted until Oct. 15 and […]

KPVI-TV: Experts, advocates discuss challenges facing ‘grandfamilies’ in Pa.

State lawmakers heard from experts and advocates about the challenges facing grandparents who, for various reasons, are raising their grandchildren. Natalie Hoprich, a grandmother raising two of her six grandchildren due to their parents’ struggle with substance use disorder, told lawmakers during a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing about her difficulty finding support and financial […]

Bradford Era: Experts, advocates discuss challenges facing ‘grandfamilies’ in Pa.

State lawmakers heard from experts and advocates about the challenges facing grandparents who, for various reasons, are raising their grandchildren. Natalie Hoprich, a grandmother raising two of her six grandchildren due to their parents’ struggle with substance use disorder, told lawmakers during a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing about her difficulty finding support and financial […]

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