May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we all need to be unified in our support of individuals who struggle with a mental health concern. One out of every five adults will experience a mental health concern at some point in their lives, and that is why speaking up and talking about […]
PennWATCH: Department of Human Services, PA Family Support Alliance Highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hotline for Suspected Abuse Reporting
Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined the PA Family Support Alliance to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourage Pennsylvanians to report suspected child abuse or neglect to ChildLine, the commonwealth’s 24/7 hotline for anyone concerned about the safety or well-being of a child. To report a concern, call 1-800-932-0313. “Our child […]
Observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every April, our organization observes and promotes National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is our fundamental mission to create an environment where Pennsylvania’s children can live and thrive free from abuse and neglect. That is why it is one of our priorities to call as much attention to the issue of child abuse and how […]
MyChesCo: Local Chester County Resident Receives Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
HARRISBURG, PA — PA Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Leslie Holt with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Holt is the founder and director of A Child’s […]
Local Chester County Resident Receives Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
Harrisburg, PA – The Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Leslie Holt with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Leslie Holt is the founder […]
Local Dauphin County Resident Receives Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
Harrisburg, PA – The Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Casey Stokes-Rodriguez with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Stokes-Rodriguez currently serves as a […]
Penn Live: Dauphin County resident awarded Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award
Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Casey Stokes-Rodriguez with the Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award. This award is given to five Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children. Stokes-Rodriguez serves as a licensed social worker at the Harrisburg […]
Penn Live: Everyone has a role to play in protecting Pennsylvania’s children
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 […]
Tribune-Review: Jeannette woman recognized by Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
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 […]
FOX 43/WPMT-TV: Penn State Children’s Hospital pediatricians to share child abuse prevention resources
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 […]
