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If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected in Pennsylvania, call ChildLine immediately at 1-800-932-0313. ChildLine is a free, 24/7 hotline operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. You do not need to be...

It begins with a single phone call. In Pennsylvania, anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect to ChildLine, the state’s central registry. While the system is designed to protect children, an unexpected investigation...

The Pennsylvania House recently passed the Family Care Act (House Bill 200), proposed legislation that would establish a statewide paid family leave program for the Commonwealth’s residents. What the bill would do for...

Child sex abuse is something that law enforcement authorities all across the US take very seriously. Because of this, alleged abusers regularly attempt to flee a state where they are facing sex abuse allegations, hoping that by...

The fallout from child abuse extends beyond the victims, who bear the burden of recovering from trauma. Allegations can ripple through communities, undermine trust, and forever change the organizations and people indirectly...

It is undeniably tough to keep kids safe in the modern world. Dangers lurk readily online, out in public, and even at home. It is, therefore, important for loving adults to understand how to spot child predators – in cyberspace,...

As children age, they become more independent, and that means parents have less control over the people their children interact with. This is especially true for parents who share physical custody and don’t always see their...

Child abuse is a crisis that repeats across generations. In 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services received over 40,000 reports of suspected child abuse, with parents named as the most common perpetrators. Most...

Child abuse is a pervasive problem in Pennsylvania. While every adult shares a moral duty to protect abused or those suspected of being abused, certain professionals have a legal duty to do so. Known as mandated reporters,...

A Punxsutawney man is facing assault and child endangerment charges following a domestic dispute incident. The man, 30-year-old Brett Michael Neal, was involved in an argument with the plaintiff, a woman. During the altercation,...

Recent changes in Pennsylvania law highlight a critical shift in how the justice system views minors involved in prostitution. Historically, minors caught in these circumstances could face criminal charges despite being victims of...

The death of a child is tragic, no matter what the circumstances. The death of a child at the hands of their own parents, however, is so heartbreaking, so devastating, that most people can’t even manage to wrap their minds...

There is no more devastating accusation than child abuse. The accusation, whether true or false, can tear families apart. Authorities have to take allegations seriously, as do parents and guardians. The health and welfare of...

Summertime can lay additional pressure on an already stressed-out parent. It can be exhausting to find ways to keep the kids busy without neglecting your responsibilities, mediate disputes between siblings, manage screen time, and...

Lately, it seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Many people use it with positive goals in mind, but often they fail to see the far-reaching consequences of AI. One such sector is child welfare and family...

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is handling your child’s misbehavior. Many kids will disobey the rules or act out to test limits or get their own way, and parents have to decide how to respond. Some parents may...