Symposium Details



Symposium Overview

The annual PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium, hosted by Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), is a unique virtual event that connects professionals, partners, and stakeholders in the family support and child abuse prevention field focusing on best practices for strengthening families and keeping kids safe in Pennsylvania. This conference delivers content and resources that meet the current needs of families while also shining a light on new and emerging trends. Participants attending this symposium will have an opportunity to learn, engage, and network with expert speakers from across the country presenting on innovative topics that intersect with family support and child abuse prevention practices.

The PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium will be held virtually via Zoom and all participants will have an opportunity to attend each session during the symposium. Presenter handouts will be available for all registered participants. Additionally, all registered participants will be eligible for continuing education credits (CEUs), continuing legal education hours (CLEs), and ACT 48 credits.

Participants attending the symposium live will also have access to the recording of the symposium as part of their registration. An option to purchase the recording-only is available, but eligibility for credits is only available to those attending the live, virtual event.


Session Topics

  • Creating Concrete Supports for Families and the Confusion Between Poverty and Neglect
  • Introducing the Huntingdon Endangered/At-Risk Youth Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Program
  • Prevention Made Possible: Collaborative Strategies for Child Abuse Prevention
  • Race, Social Class, and Child Abuse: Content, Strength, and Impact of Stereotypes on Medical Decision-Making
  • Shifting from Digital Diligence to Digital Wellness

Timeline

  • June 17, 2024: Registration Opens
  • November 13, 2024: Access to Symposium Recording Made Available

Registration & Pricing

  • Live (virtual) Attendance & Recording Access: $125
  • Access to Recording-Only: $50
  • CBCAP Network Member Discount: 10% discount when using discount code, which can be applied to either registration option
  • Continuing Education Credits: All live attendance registrations include CEUs, CLEs, Act 48 credits.