Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the statewide leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The annual program recognizes Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond to protect children and strengthen families. Nominations […]
Pa Family Support Alliance accepting nominations for 2026 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the statewide leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The annual program recognizes Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond to protect children and […]
Looking Ahead to the 2025 PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium
At Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), we believe that real change is possible when professionals from across systems come together — child welfare, education, healthcare, the legal system, and community services. Our annual PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium is one of the rare spaces where those connections happen in a meaningful, cross-disciplinary way. To explore […]
Penn Watch: PFSA Urges Community Action Following DHS Child Abuse Report
Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, is calling on communities across the Commonwealth to strengthen their role in protecting children following the release of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) 2024 Child Protective Services Annual Report. The report shows a continued rise in suspected child abuse […]
‘Together, we can prevent child abuse,’ PFSA urges in response to state report showing increase in abuse, neglect reports
State report highlights 41,070 suspected cases; PFSA urges early intervention and family support as most fatalities involved children under age 5 Harrisburg, Pa. – Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, is calling on communities across the Commonwealth to strengthen their role in protecting children following the release of […]
WTAJ: Child abuse reports on the rise in Pennsylvania, according to DHS data
The State Department of Human Services has released its 2024 Child Protective Services report, revealing a significant increase in child abuse reports across the Commonwealth. In 2024, there were over 700 more reports of child abuse compared to the previous year, marking a continued rise in cases since the pandemic. Haven Evans, Director of Programs […]
New Castle News: Red Sand Project spreads awareness of human trafficking
Human trafficking victims are often ignored or overlooked in society. UPMC Jameson Hospital worker Heaven Miller said human trafficking is more than what is seen in movies or on TV, while New Castle Police Det. Hailey Houk said it happens locally in Lawrence County and affects the most vulnerable members of the community. “The vulnerability […]
Child Protection Policies: A Must-Have for Summer Programs in PA
Summer is here, and across Pennsylvania, kids are heading off to camps and programs for fun, learning, and a break from the school routine. Parents and caregivers trust these programs to keep their children safe. One important way organizations can meet that responsibility is by having a strong child protection policy in place. A child […]
90.5 WESA: Supporting Pa. grandparents and kinship caregivers: New webinar tackles online safety
On Thursday, the PA Family Support Alliance is offering a webinar for grandparents and kinship caregivers to learn more about family digital wellness. The webinar will be held in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. In 2023, more than 200,000 grandparents lived with their grandchildren in Pennsylvania. PFSA’s director of prevention programs, Justin […]
#ProtectPAKids: Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer
Summer is here, and kids are soaking it up by splashing in pools, playing at lakes, or enjoying time at the beach. Water fun is a big part of childhood, but it comes with serious risks: one out of four drowning deaths in the U.S. every year is a child. Drowning can happen in the […]
