PA Family Support Alliance

We’re excited for our PA Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids award ceremony on April 2, and cannot wait to recognize four amazing Pennsylvanians who go above and beyond to #ProtectPAKids. Check out this story from WTAJ-TV highlighting one of this year’s award winners! https://lnkd.in/e2fRPBvw

We are ONE week away! Join us on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month by planting flags from the banks of the Susquehanna River to the steps of the Capitol in honor of Pennsylvania’s child abuse victims. At 10:30 a.m., we invite you to head to the Capitol Rotunda to help us celebrate four outstanding Pennsylvanians who work hard to help change the narrative surrounding child abuse. These individuals will receive the 2025 PA Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids awards during our ceremony. We are very excited for the Harrisburg Academy Upper School Chorus to perform at the awards ceremony and the PA Dairymen's Association will be serving milkshakes! Additional PFSA events and activities scheduled throughout April can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/d-3ngu6h

Check out this article highlighting one of our award winners from CASA of the Laurel Highlands - Beginnings, Inc. Congratulations, Tyler Smay! Thanks for your commitment and dedication to #ProtectPAKids! Join us on April 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the main Rotunda of the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg as we celebrate all of our 2025 PA Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids award winners! https://lnkd.in/euYAa742

Join us in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m. to help us celebrate four outstanding Pennsylvanians who work hard to help change the narrative surrounding child abuse. These individuals will receive the 2025 PA Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids awards during our ceremony. LaKeisha Berry, Belmont Charter Network Joanne M. Godfrey, Children's Aid Society Southern PA District - The Lehman Center Hailey E. Houk, New Castle Police Department Tyler Smay, CASA of the Laurel Highlands - Beginnings, Inc. We hope to see you there!

Join us for the annual Spotlight Speaker Series as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April! These virtual sessions spotlight expert speakers who will provide relevant and timely presentations on topics related to child abuse prevention from a variety of viewpoints. Our three sessions include: - April 10, 11am | Speaking Up for Those Who Can’t: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding to Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse | Presented by Kristina Korobov, Zero Abuse Project - April 17, 11am | The Power of Everyday Heroes | Presented by Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Be Human First Ltd - April 24, 11am | The Age of AI: Navigating AI’s Risks and Benefits for Youth | Presented by Kaitlin Tiches, Digital Wellness Lab Registration is FREE and CEUs, CLEs, and Act 48 credits are available for anyone attending any of the live speaker sessions. To learn more or to register: https://lnkd.in/d-3ngu6h (click on the Spotlight Speaker tab) OR https://lnkd.in/gq9Aaf8t

Happy Birthday to our board member, Dr. Tamara Allen-Thomas! Tamara is the superintendent of Clairton City School District, where she supports the success of the students and staff. We are fortunate to have a member on our board who has a background in public education, enhancing our commitment to ensuring that all children can develop and flourish in an environment free from abuse and neglect. Thanks for your commitment and dedication, Tamara! Please join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday!

We all have a role to play in keeping children safe. Abuse is not always obvious, and many children are too young or frightened to tell anyone what is happening to them. Anyone can report suspected child abuse. You don’t have to work with children or be a mandated reporter to call ChildLine and report suspected abuse. If you're in Pennsylvania, report child abuse and neglect by calling ChildLine at 800-932-0313. ChildLine provides information, counseling, and referral services for families and children to ensure the safety and well-being of the children of Pennsylvania. The toll-free intake line is available 24/7 to receive reports of suspected child abuse. Every child deserves to feel safe and loved. If you see something, say something. Do your part. #ProtectPAKids

Happy Birthday to our board member, Kim Cauley Eckel! Kim is the CEO of Footbridge for Families, a Pittsburgh-based organization that she founded to direct community donations to families facing short-term financial crises. We truly appreciate Kim’s many contributions and efforts to #ProtectPAKids. Please join us in wishing Kim a wonderful birthday!

Mandated Reporter Training dates for MARCH have been added! We continue to offer multiple mandated reporter training options at NO COST: > Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse > Responding to Disclosures of Child Abuse > Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect Visit our website to learn more or check us out on Eventbrite to register for a live, virtual mandated reporter training today! Website: https://lnkd.in/d2AvZ2Si Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ecDhytCH

Happy Birthday to our Training Coordinator, Rosa Ponti! We are grateful to have Rosa as part of our team - Her positive attitude, hard work, and dedication are truly appreciated. We hope this year brings even more success and happiness! Please join us in wishing Rosa a wonderful birthday!