Mandated reporters responsible for majority of abuse reports, according to annual DHS report HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services this week released its 2022 Child Protective Services Report, which shows a slight increase from 2021 to 2022 in suspected child abuse cases. Stopping the numbers from increasing any further begins with intervention […]
New Child Abuse, Neglect Virtual Training Now Available for Mandated Reporters At No Cost
Pa. Family Support Alliance to host state-approved trainings throughout August HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 7, 2023) – The PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA), Pennsylvania’s leading statewide child abuse prevention organization, announced today that new virtual trainings on recognizing child abuse and neglect are now available to help mandated reporters better understand child neglect and how best […]
CapitolWire: Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance: New child abuse, neglect virtual training now available for mandated reporters at no cost.
The PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA), Pennsylvania’s leading statewide child abuse prevention organization, announced today that new virtual trainings on recognizing child abuse and neglect are now available to help mandated reporters better understand child neglect and how best to respond to it. PFSA will host the three-hour Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and […]
Child Protection Policies: Why They’re Essential for Faith-Based Organizations
The recent arrests of Jehovah’s Witnesses members from congregations across Pennsylvania on alleged child sex abuse charges reminds us of the responsibilities we all have for protecting the children in our care from harm. For faith-based and other organizations that work with children, it is critical that child protection be integrated into all aspects of […]
Centre Daily Times: Can I leave my child at home alone in Pennsylvania this summer? Here’s what the law says
As school is out and summer is in full swing, child care needs in Pennsylvania are back to some of the year’s highest levels. Recent trends place increased pressure on parents and guardians in the Keystone State and across the country. Workers employed in child care jobs in Pennsylvania have dropped 8.5% from pre-pandemic levels, […]
Bucks County Herald: Communities play a role in keeping kids safe
Kids across Pennsylvania are enjoying their summer break. And while school’s out and their parents are at work, it falls on all of us — parents, guardians, neighbors and community members — to make sure that we’re doing all we can to create safe, secure environments where our youngest can thrive and make unforgettable summer […]
Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect
Child abuse and neglect are serious problems, affecting one in seven children nationwide. The cases in Pennsylvania have increased in recent years. Many of these children will suffer long-term impacts due to this abuse. But did you know we can do something about it?! Child abuse and neglect are preventable Abuse of children does not […]
Prioritizing Family Digital Wellness to Protect Children Online
Kids aged 8 to 12 spend over five hours per day on screens. With this excessive screen time raising mental health worries, the American Psychological Association has recommended mandatory training for kids before they sign up for an account. Researchers and psychologists aren’t the only ones with worries: lawmakers too are focused on controlling social […]
Penn Live: LTE: Too much social media can hurt childhood mental health
Social media is an integral part of our lives. But it is crucial that we address the potential harm that it can have on our youth (“Social media, bullying, violence fuel mental health crisis among high school students,” May 31). Lawmakers across the country have recognized the need to rein in social media companies, particularly […]
Trib Live: Opinion: Angela Liddle: Protecting kids on social media requires all of us to be digitally diligent
Policymakers across the country this year have been laser-focused on reining in social media companies, especially as it relates to their impact on children. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy told CNN that he believes 13 is “too early” for kids to join social media websites and apps, and U.S. House Republicans are pushing to ban […]
