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. […]
The Morning Call: Protect Our Kids From Abuse, Neglect
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 Online: Keeping Kids Safe in Our Communities
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 […]
Stepping up: The Rise of Grandparents Raising Grandkids in Pennsylvania
May is Older Americans Month, reminding us of a significant trend that is obvious but not largely discussed. Across Pennsylvania, and the rest of the country, more grandparents than ever are raising their grandkids. Estimates vary on how many grandparents in Pennsylvania are raising their grandkids, but reports indicate that the number is anywhere from […]
The Valley Ledger: LINC Announces New Board of Directors Executive Leadership
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 […]
North Central PA: Nonprofits join together to display child abuse prevention artwork
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 […]
Pittsburgh Business Times: Around Town: The Children’s Institute, WFS Fred Rogers Breakfast
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 […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024: How PFSA Drew Awareness to #ProtectPAKids
It’s been a busy but amazing April for Pa Family Support Alliance. Now, as April and National Child Abuse Prevention Month draw to a close, we are grateful how our partners and communities used the month to raise awareness around preventing child abuse and neglect. Here are some of the #ProtectPAKids highlights from April: Blue […]
Pennlive: Op-Ed: Screens and social media: the new smoking for our children and youth
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 […]
The Gettysburg Times: Local prevention educator named Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids
An Adams County child abuse prevention educator was recently recognized with a Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA). Crystal Long, a forensic interviewer and the sole child abuse prevention educator from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center (ACCAC), was among four recipients who received the honor at […]
