Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance launched a free online hub dedicated to keeping children safe while they use the internet. The organization is encouraging parents and guardians to be proactive about the dangers that social media and digital devices can pose to children, especially if they have plenty of free time during the summer. […]
Times News-Observer (Warren County): Digital wellness hub rolled out by Pa. child abuse organization
A state child abuse prevention organization is highlighting the effects that social media and digital devices can have on children, especially during summer vacation. The Pa. Family Support Alliance has launched a “Family Digital Wellness Hub” which they call “an effort designed to provide parents, caregivers, and communities with the tools and resources they need to keep Pennsylvania’s […]
Berks Community Television (Berks County): PFSA Launches FREE Family Digital Wellness Hub
Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention launched its Family Digital Wellness Hub, an effort designed to provide parents, caregivers, and communities with the tools and resources they need to keep Pennsylvania’s children safe. With schools across the Commonwealth adjourning for summer recess, PFSA is urging parents and caregivers to […]
Pa Family Support Alliance Launches FREE Family Digital Wellness Hub
The organization will provide a FREE repository of educational resources and guides for families, caregivers, and communities, so they can prevent children from being harmed in virtual environments Harrisburg, Pa.– Today, Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention launched its Family Digital Wellness Hub, an effort designed to provide parents, […]
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance Welcomes Six New Board Members
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention announced the appointment of six new members to its Governing Board of Directors. The new six members are joining new Board Chair, Marci Lesko, Executive Vice President for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. “We are fortunate to have […]
PA Family Support Alliance Announces the Appointment of a New Board of Directors Chair
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention, announced the appointment of its new Board Chair, Marci Lesko. “We are thrilled to have Marci assume the responsibilities as Board Chair,” said Angela Liddle, President, and CEO of PFSA. “Her leadership, support, and guidance will enable our organization to […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Juneteenth
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday for all Americans to commemorate the end of slavery, however it is not an event most of us were taught about in history class. What is Juneteenth and how do we answer questions from our kids about this “new” holiday? Here is your quick history lesson on Juneteenth and […]
Staff Spotlight: Haven Evans, Director of Programs
Passionate. Driven. Innovative. These are just a few words that describe Haven Evans, PFSA’s Director of Programs, both personally and professionally. Haven came to PFSA with a diverse background in child welfare and extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, she wants to protect children, and she […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Rosa Ponti, Our Training Coordinator
As the Training Coordinator for Pa Family Support Alliance, Rosa Ponti juggles many responsibilities. She coordinates the organization’s Mandated Reporting Training, Responding to Disclosures Training, and the soon-to-be-added Recognizing and Responding to Child Neglect. As part of this process, she works closely with the professionals that take the trainings to ensure they receive their certificates […]
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Preventing Child Abuse | ‘Have your antenna up’: Child advocates emphasize importance of reporting suspected abuse
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A bruise, a scar, a broken bone, a normally outgoing child who has become withdrawn, anger and confusion – all can be signs of child abuse. Mandated reporters – teachers, law enforcement officers, medical personnel, coaches and so on – know what to look for, but neighbors, friends, family members and other […]
