New Legislation Limits Phones in Schools, PA Family Support Alliance Offers Resources HARRISBURG — The U.S. youth mental health crisis continues to affect Pennsylvania’s children, with social media playing a leading role in exacerbating the problem. “According to the U.S. Surgeon General, about 95% of our youth ages 13 to 17 are on social media […]
2024
Pa Family Support Alliance Seeks Nominations to Honor Child Advocates with Awards
Nomination period open through November 13 HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), a nonprofit organization and the state leader in child abuse prevention, is accepting nominations for its 2025 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m., November 13, and awards will be given next year to […]
Community support essential to stopping rise in suspected Pa. child abuse cases, says PFSA CEO
Latest DHS report coincides with surgeon general’s advisory on parental stress being a public health concern; PFSA to offer free virtual trainings in September for mandated reporters HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services this week released its 2023 Child Protective Services Report, which shows a slight increase from 2022 to 2023 in […]
Pa Family Support Alliance Welcomes Pa Council of Children, Youth & Family Services CEO as Newest Board Member
Terry Clark joins statewide board to #ProtectPAKids from abuse HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention, today announced the appointment of Terry Clark to its Governing Board of Directors. “We are grateful to have Terry joining our board with his wide array of experiences,” said Angela Liddle, […]
Pa Family Support Alliance Names Longtime Advocate as its Vice Chair
Jim Willshier assumes leadership position to #ProtectPAKids from abuse HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse prevention, today announced that Jim Willshier was named the new Vice Chair of its Governing Board of Directors. “We are grateful to have an advocate like Jim on our board,” said Angela […]
Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County Joins the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Network
The Network is a statewide-alliance designed to support agencies who support children and families. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Head Start and Early Head Start of Beaver County announced today that they will be working with Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA) by joining the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Network. The CBCAP Network is a statewide coalition […]
Sullivan County C&Y Director Receives Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented to individuals who are highly dedicated to protecting children from abuse. Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, today awarded Lisa K. Wilcox with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four […]
Mount Nittany Health’s Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Receives Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented to individuals who are highly dedicated to protecting children from abuse. Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, today awarded Kimberly Saltsman with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals […]
Cumberland County Resident Receives Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award
The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented to individuals who are highly dedicated to protecting children from abuse. Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, today awarded Nancy Reitzel with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals […]
Adams County Prevention Educator Named Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids
The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented to individuals who are highly dedicated to protecting children from abuse. Harrisburg, Pa.– Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, today awarded Crystal Long their Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is presented annually to four individuals […]
