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Child Welfare Legislative Updates: August 5-August 20, 2021

Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from August 5-August 20, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Child Care S. 2625—Sen….

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PFSA Offering Virtual Mandated Reporter Training

PFSA is continuing to offer virtual Mandated Reporter Training at no cost to mandated reporters in Pennsylvania. This three-hour virtual training is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education,…

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Call for Pittsburgh Artists for Public Art Opportunity

Press Release pulled from the City of Pittsburgh: The City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning (DCP) and Department of Public Works (DPW) are seeking Pittsburgh artists to submit their qualifications…

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TikTok Creator Teaches the Importance of Fostering Teenagers

Brittany Burcham became a certified emergency foster parent in October 2019 and since then has fostered around 50 youth, most of whom are between 10-17 years old. ABC News shares…

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Youth Voices: A Football Experience

Each summer, ASCI gives school-aged students the opportunity to get hands-on internship experience at our agency! One of our fantastic interns gave us personal insight on why he’s passionate about…

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It’s Family Fun Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia!

Did you know that August is Family Fun Month at the Free Library? From summer reading activities and outdoor storytimes to movie nights and mindfulness programs, the Free Library of Philadelphia…

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Maryland Couple Has Fostered Over 100 Children

For over 20 years, Maryland couple Sandra and Aaron Stockton have made it their lives’ work to help children in need. Sandra’s own mother had been in foster care, and…

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First Black Rodeo Queen of Arkansas Teaches the Importance of Farming

When Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen, was 13 years old, she started to participate in rodeos and involving herself in the pony express, riding for the Arkansas Seven….

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The Importance of Building a Relational Network of Support for Adoptive Families

This information on support for adoptive families is provided by Child Welfare Information Gateway. Adoptive families frequently express a need for support services. This calls for professionals to take initiative…

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Youth Voices: School Experience During the Pandemic

Each summer, ASCI gives school-aged students the opportunity to get hands-on internship experience at our agency! One of our fantastic interns gave us personal insight on his school experience during…

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