Child Advocacy Center of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties

According to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, last year saw a 22% drop in cases of child abuse, likely a result of increased isolation of vulnerable c...hildren due to school closures and stay-at-home orders. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable children in Pennsylvania has been an ongoing conversation among #KeystoneCACs as we track the numbers and types of abuse cases seen at Children's Advocacy Centers. The article underscores the importance of vaccination for teachers and children: I can’t emphasize enough the need to get back in school, says pediatrician Dr. Rachel Berger, chief of the division of Child Advocacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Children need to be back in school [...] At least, get them into a classroom. Get a teacher seeing these kids.

First step to firming up funding for victims of abuse and crime! Thank you to our state representatives for pushing this effort forward!

You may need a little extra coffee this morning but we are sure you'll enjoy the extra sunshine later! #springforward

Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate women around the world, all of their accomplishments, and the fight towards ending gender discrimination. ... #womensday #equality

Today is Black Balloon Day. We remember those children, parents, friends, family and neighbors lost to opioid addiction and overdose. If you or anyone you know needs a connection to services, reach out. Take the first step and let us help you reach the next. ... Text 211. Dial 211. pa211ne.org

March is Social Worker Month! For 125 years, social workers have shaped FSA into what it is today- an amazing force for strengthening individuals, their families and the community. We want to thank all of our FSA social workers and those social workers in the community who have gone above and beyond, especially this year. While facing a pandemic themselves, they helped navigate it for so many, and for that, we are truly thankful!... Thank you social workers!