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.
Representatives from the PA Family Support Alliance on Tuesday placed 5,036 flags along State Street in Harrisburg with each one symbolizing a substantiated case of child abuse that occurred in 2021.
Pa Family Support Alliance, the state leader in child abuse prevention, announced the appointment of its new board chair Marci Lesko.
“We are thrilled to have Marci assume the responsibilities as Boar.
Department of Human Services, PA Family Support Alliance Highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hotline for Suspected Abuse Reporting and Resources for Pennsylvania Families
04/29/2021
Harrisburg, PA - Today, Department of Human Services (DHS) 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 welfare system works best when community members know how to report concerns for a child’s well-being so that trained social service workers can investigate and provide assistive services to children and families,” Acting Secretary Snead said. “For more than 12 months now, the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer than ever before that there is no one government agency, nonprofit o
Dauphin County resident awarded Blue-Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids award
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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 School District where she is the School Culture, Climate, and Trauma Resource Specialist. She works to ensure that students have a safe environment and is dedicated to preventing abuse, a press release said. She also provides trauma-informed supports and interventions to high school students and their families, as well as faculty members within the district. She understands the gravity of what occurs when a child has endured abuse and works to address their unique needs.