Harrisburg volunteers plant thousands of blue flags to symbolize child abuse victims Volunteers planted more than 4,700 flags from the banks of the Susquehanna River up State Street to the Capitol.

Earlier this month: Harrisburg marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with blue flags display. https://ow.ly/Tsro50YIsJW
#ProtectPAKids #ChildAbusePrevention #TurnPABlue

Harrisburg volunteers plant thousands of blue flags to symbolize child abuse victims Volunteers planted more than 4,700 flags from the banks of the Susquehanna River up State Street to the Capitol.

Earlier this month: Harrisburg marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with blue flags display.
https://ow.ly/hR7950YH4B5

April kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Month. PFSA is hosting events/activities to call attention to the prevalence of child abuse and how everyone can work together to prevent and stop it. #ProtectPAKids

Learn more about this month & PFSA's events: https://ow.ly/KZWp50YC0sm

➡️ Save the date for a new #webinar opportunity with OCYF's Dr. Berger!

Announcing Medical 201: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Drug Testing in Children; April 23 from 10-11 a.m.

📆 Mark your calendars now - registration info coming soon. 📆

#Medical201 ##drugtesting #childwelfare

Pilot training: #SupervisingforRetention in #ChildWelfare, April 30-May 1 in Mechanicsburg!

2-day training for CW supervisors that explores the ways supervisors support the professional development & #retention of supervisees. 14 CEs total. Email cwtpreg@pitt.edu or contact your RSS to register.

Available in E-Learn: Drugs Use & Trends in Pennsylvania!
The one-hour webinar is now also in E-Learn and valid for CEs. Learn about #drugtrends and current data, plus the signs and symptoms of drug use from Lancaster County Deputy Chief Michael Winters. Find it here: https://www.e-learn.pitt.edu/

The Evolution of Social Work: Historical Milestones Explore the history of social work through this interactive slideshow documenting some of the greatest milestones in the social services profession...

It's #SocialWorkMonth, so let's take a moment to learn about the history of social work in the United States. https://ow.ly/XGn950YxNvk

Register now for the 4/21 pilot of 204: Understanding and Differentiating Poverty and Neglect in Child Welfare at our Mechanicsburg office. Eligible for 6 CEs, plus 3 CEs from the req'd online prereq.

Register by 4/2 - Contact your RRS or email cwtpreg@pitt.edu (include the title and date).

March is #SocialWorkMonth! There are more than 810,000 Social Workers in the US. Each day they work to build stronger, safer, more equitable communities. That’s what uplift, defend, transform looks like in action. https://ow.ly/EpUr50YohAy
#SWMonth2026 #UpliftDefendTransform

Trustees hear about Pitt’s efforts to promote its public impact Protesters interrupt meeting calling for more transparency on endowment.

Pitt News: Trustees hear about Pitt's efforts to promote its public impact, including the Child Welfare Resource Center
https://ow.ly/Vluo50YljLe

Empowered parents = Safer children

February is #NationalParentLeadershipMonth, a time to reflect on the essential role #parents and #caregivers play in protecting children and #strengtheningfamilies.

Learn more and find resources from the Pa Family Support Alliance: https://ow.ly/ltXo50YbX0f

Home Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we're here to help.

1 in 10 high school students face #datingviolence. If you or someone you know is in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a #healthyrelationship. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Learn more at loveisrespect.org. #TDVAM

If you missed our Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Dr. Google webinars, don't fret. You can catch the recording, here: https://ow.ly/oxmR50Y4vhb #webinar #recording #Medical101 #childwelfare #childsafety

National Mentoring Month | MENTOR Learn all about National Mentoring Month, get access to exclusive resources, & explore ways to get involved & help young people through mentoring.

January is National #MentoringMonth! Did you know 74% of young people who had a meaningful #mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life? Learn more about the benefits of this important relationship: https://ow.ly/4ce750XT6ww

Mark your calendars! Due to popular demand, we are offering a third opportunity to attend Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. January 26, 9-12.
Register here: https://ow.ly/18Y850XNP4Y

#Medical101 #webinar #keepkidssafe #register

New to E-Learn! Safe Infant Sleep: Your Visit Can Save a Baby's Life. With Devon George, Cribs for Kids, and Dr. Rachel Berger. Valid for one CE credit. Find it here: https://www.e-learn.pitt.edu/

#newcourse #training #safeinfantsleep #safesleep

Holiday Blues - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute The holidays are viewed as the season for joy, but that is not always the case. Here are some self-care tools.

#HolidayBlues: For some, the holidays bring sadness, loneliness, and depression. Though less serious than clinical depression, & not an officially recognized diagnosis, the holiday blues are a real phenomenon that affects people from Nov thru the New Year. https://ow.ly/lBBH50XHC9O

Supporting Children and Teens Who Experienced Loss During This Holiday Season Offers parents and caregivers strategies and ideas for supporting children and teens during the holiday season. This fact sheet provides tips that parents can use to talk to their children and teens about how they are feeling and changes to holiday celebrations and traditions.

From NCTSN: Supporting children and teens who experienced loss during this holiday season. https://ow.ly/PLUZ50XHC1u #holidays #holidayseason #loss #grief #childwelfare #resources

For Some Foster Youth, The Holidays Aren't Grounds for Celebration In his first regular column for The Imprint, Kenyon Lee Whitman describes the often complicated relationship foster youth have to holidays

From The Imprint: The holidays aren't always a celebration. It's much more complicated for foster youth. https://ow.ly/IrSu50XHBLm
#holidays #holidayseason #fosteryouth #childwelfare

Helping Young Adults Access the Benefits They Need to Succeed The Casey Foundation is seeking to help young adults access public benefits in pursuit of building economic stability. Read about this strategy.

Helping young adults access the benefits they need to succeed: https://ow.ly/3hEI50XxQ9T

Holiday tip: Don’t overcommit — physically, emotionally or financially Faculty and Staff Development Program focuses on ‘Finding Balance and Meaning.’

🎁🎄🕎❄️Holiday tip: Don't overcommit - physically, emotionally, or financially ❄️🕎🎄🎁
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/holiday-tip-don-t-0

#holidays #holidayseason #holidaytip #tistheseason

Adoptions From Foster Care In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children.

As we close out National Adoption Month, explore the latest data on #adoption from foster care. https://www.aecf.org/blog/adoption-statistics-2019 #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionmonth #fostercare

ICYMI: Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm #SAStrainingseries #childwelfare

PA Youth: Unsure where to turn? The #FindingYourWayinPA app has your back.
✅ Find #shelter, food, clothing, and more
✅ Find resources on the smart map
✅ AI-powered chatbot to get help tailored to YOU
✅ 24/7 crisis hotlines
You’re not alone. https://findingyourwayinpa.com/

National Adoption Month National Adoption Month

As of 2022, 1 in 5 children waiting for adoption were ages 13-17. Teens are learning & growing, and they need loving families to help navigate challenges and celebrate milestones like learning to drive. Find resources: https://ow.ly/yzOK50Xq541 #nationaladoptionmonth

Adams County CAC presented its annual Brighter Tomorrows for Children Award, 10/9, to Adams County CYS staff member, D.J. Roth. This award does not traditionally go to a CW staff member and is a huge honor. https://ow.ly/rSab50XpCBc

Pic: Sarah Finkey, D.J. Roth, and Nicole Musfasu, all from ACCYS

November is #NationalAdoptionMonth! Find adoption-related information here: https://ow.ly/3CEu50XnSep #childwelfare #adoption #adoptionmonth

Save the date for Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. Dr. Berger will share the latest info on fractures, medical neglect, & more, with the intent of supporting more effective investigations. Nov 20, 1-4 or Dec 4, 10-1. #webinar
Register: https://www.bridge.pitt.edu/login

Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm

#certificationseries #SAS #TeamBasedLearning #simulation

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme for #DVAM is #WithSurvivors. Learn more at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors. Plus find lots of resources!