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Child welfare

Child Abuse
Children's Issues / Communities

ChesCo’s DA Office Offers Free Child Abuse Prevention Training

February 6, 2021February 5, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) announced free child abuse prevention classes under the guidance of Charlotte Fabian, the new County Coordinator in charge of …

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Auditor General DePasquale: Reforms to PA's Child Abuse Appeal Process Needed to Help Protect Children, Ensure Fairness
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

DePasquale: Reforms to PA’s Child Abuse Appeal Process Needed to Help Protect Children, Ensure Fairness

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is calling for reforms to Pennsylvania’s child abuse appeals process, saying the current system puts children at risk of being retraumatized by their …

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West Chester Woman, Mom Charged in Child Torture Case
Children's Issues / Crime

West Chester Woman, Mom Charged in Child Torture Case

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHEATER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department HVE charged 31-year-old Julianne Lewis, of West Chester, PA, with multiple counts of …

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Chester County Children's Advocacy Center Receives National Recognition
Children's Issues / Communities / Government

Chester County Children’s Advocacy Center Receives National Recognition

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The National Children’s Alliance (NCA) recently reaccredited the Chester County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), recognizing the work and commitment of the CAC to the children and …

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Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever
Children's Issues / Op-ed

Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

October 17, 2020October 16, 2020 - by Op-Ed

Families in Chester County are working harder than ever. COVID-19 has not only proven to be a public health crisis, but it has exposed the existing crisis for quality and …

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PA Capitol
Children's Issues / Crime

Howard: Human Services Committee to Receive Update on Care of Children at Devereux Facilities, Sept. 29 at 9 AM

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 - by MyChesCo

MALVERN, PA — State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester, as a member of the Pennsylvania House Human Services Committee, will hear an update regarding the steps taken to improve the care …

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child abuse
Children's Issues / Government / Pennsylvania

Human Services Reminds Pennsylvanians to Report Child Abuse and Keep Kids Safe at Home

August 22, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is encouraging Pennsylvania families, during this back-to-school season, to consider taking proactive steps to keep kids safe in their …

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Children's Issues / Government / Pennsylvania

PA Human Services: Pennsylvanians Must Remain Vigilant about Preventing Child Abuse and Keeping All Kids Safe

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is urging Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant in our shared responsibility to keep all children safe and prevent child …

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Child Abuse Alert: Surge in Unreported Abuse Expected
Children's Issues / Crime / Pennsylvania

Child Abuse Alert: Surge in Unreported Abuse Expected

May 17, 2020May 16, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Shapiro is calling on Pennsylvanians to report suspected instances of child abuse as data suggests there could be a surge in unreported cases. With schools …

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Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians that Child and Adult Protective Services, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Programs are Still Operating During COVID-19 Mitigation
Children's Issues / Crime / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians that Child and Adult Protective Services, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Programs are Still Operating During COVID-19 Mitigation

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) is reminding Pennsylvanians that the state’s outlets to report abuse or neglect, ChildLine and Adult Protective Services, and domestic violence and …

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