"Because They Need You" - A Mandated Reporter's Guide to Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance's acclaimed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse is now available in a complete ready-to-deliver training package. A comprehensive curriculum, developed by child welfare experts in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, thoroughly addresses the elements and indicators of child abuse and reporting requirements so that individuals can make informed decisions in identifying the children and families to present to the protection system. This valuable resource is ideal for use in continuing education of mandated professionals. Requires attendance at a six-hour training session and a "Train-the Trainer" session.

Instructor Pack - $75.00 each (plus S & H), includes:

• An Instructor's Manual: contains a comprehensive five chapter curriculum, step-by-step guidelines for effective training, frequently asked questions and answers, thought provoking case scenarios, activities to apply learning and more
• A complementary 40-page Participant Workbook
• A professional PowerPoint presentation
• Evaluation and outcome measurement tools
• Digital copies of the PA Child Protective Services Law and associated regulations
• Free optional 1-Day Instructor training workshop for up to one staff member

Class Pack - $99.00 each (plus S & H), includes:

• A complete Instructor Pack
• 15 Participant Workbooks
• Free optional 1-Day Instructor training workshop for up to three staff members

Individual Participant Workbooks - $3.50 each (plus S & H)
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Pennsylvania's Child Abuse Annual Report - Published annually by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The report provides comprehensive data about child abuse and neglect in the Commonwealth as well as information on efforts to protect and help Pennsylvania's children and families. In addition to statewide statistics, this report offers resource information including addresses and phone numbers for all county offices of Children, Youth and Families, a listing of family assistance organizations with toll-free numbers, and a list of useful Internet sites. The annual report is an excellent resource for anyone providing training on abuse awareness or mandated reporting, and can be useful to those writing grants for programs serving at-risk children and families.

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - This site offers a wealth of information and resources for professionals working with children.

The Pennsylvania Code - Website includes information that has been derived directly from the Pennsylvania Code, the Commonwealth's official publication of rules and regulations.

Child Abuse and the Law - Published by the Juvenile Law Center, this resource focuses on distinguishing between the Juvenile Act and the Child Protective Services Law, on when and how to take action under each of these two statutes, and on the critical responsibilities of children and youth agencies. Single copies are available at no cost.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, this website provides extensive information, statistics, links and resources addressing issues of child abuse and neglect, protection of children, and strengthening of families. Information is available in both English and Spanish.

Child Protective Services Law 2007

Title 23, Chapter 65

Title 55 Chapter 3490 (Regs.)