The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center
@thepacwrc.bsky.social
The CWRC is a national leader in advocating for an enhanced quality of life for PA’s children, youth, & families. We prepare and support child welfare professionals and systems across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Visit us at www.pacwrc.pitt.edu.
If you missed our Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Dr. Google webinars, don't fret. You can catch the recording, here: https://ow.ly/oxmR50Y4vhb #webinar #recording #Medical101 #childwelfare #childsafety
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
If you missed our Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Dr. Google webinars, don't fret. You can catch the recording, here: https://ow.ly/oxmR50Y4vhb #webinar #recording #Medical101 #childwelfare #childsafety
January is National #MentoringMonth! Did you know 74% of young people who had a meaningful #mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life? Learn more about the benefits of this important relationship: https://ow.ly/4ce750XT6ww
National Mentoring Month | MENTOR
Learn all about National Mentoring Month, get access to exclusive resources, & explore ways to get involved & help young people through mentoring.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
January is National #MentoringMonth! Did you know 74% of young people who had a meaningful #mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life? Learn more about the benefits of this important relationship: https://ow.ly/4ce750XT6ww
Mark your calendars! Due to popular demand, we are offering a third opportunity to attend Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. January 26, 9-12.
Register here: https://ow.ly/18Y850XNP4Y
#Medical101 #webinar #keepkidssafe #register
Register here: https://ow.ly/18Y850XNP4Y
#Medical101 #webinar #keepkidssafe #register
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Mark your calendars! Due to popular demand, we are offering a third opportunity to attend Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. January 26, 9-12.
Register here: https://ow.ly/18Y850XNP4Y
#Medical101 #webinar #keepkidssafe #register
Register here: https://ow.ly/18Y850XNP4Y
#Medical101 #webinar #keepkidssafe #register
New to E-Learn! Safe Infant Sleep: Your Visit Can Save a Baby's Life. With Devon George, Cribs for Kids, and Dr. Rachel Berger. Valid for one CE credit. Find it here: https://www.e-learn.pitt.edu/
#newcourse #training #safeinfantsleep #safesleep
#newcourse #training #safeinfantsleep #safesleep
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New to E-Learn! Safe Infant Sleep: Your Visit Can Save a Baby's Life. With Devon George, Cribs for Kids, and Dr. Rachel Berger. Valid for one CE credit. Find it here: https://www.e-learn.pitt.edu/
#newcourse #training #safeinfantsleep #safesleep
#newcourse #training #safeinfantsleep #safesleep
#HolidayBlues: For some, the holidays bring sadness, loneliness, and depression. Though less serious than clinical depression, & not an officially recognized diagnosis, the holiday blues are a real phenomenon that affects people from Nov thru the New Year. https://ow.ly/lBBH50XHC9O
Holiday Blues - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
The holidays are viewed as the season for joy, but that is not always the case. Here are some self-care tools.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#HolidayBlues: For some, the holidays bring sadness, loneliness, and depression. Though less serious than clinical depression, & not an officially recognized diagnosis, the holiday blues are a real phenomenon that affects people from Nov thru the New Year. https://ow.ly/lBBH50XHC9O
From NCTSN: Supporting children and teens who experienced loss during this holiday season. https://ow.ly/PLUZ50XHC1u #holidays #holidayseason #loss #grief #childwelfare #resources
Supporting Children and Teens Who Experienced Loss During This Holiday Season
Offers parents and caregivers strategies and ideas for supporting children and teens during the holiday season. This fact sheet provides tips that parents can use to talk to their children and teens about how they are feeling and changes to holiday celebrations and traditions.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From NCTSN: Supporting children and teens who experienced loss during this holiday season. https://ow.ly/PLUZ50XHC1u #holidays #holidayseason #loss #grief #childwelfare #resources
From The Imprint: The holidays aren't always a celebration. It's much more complicated for foster youth. https://ow.ly/IrSu50XHBLm
#holidays #holidayseason #fosteryouth #childwelfare
#holidays #holidayseason #fosteryouth #childwelfare
For Some Foster Youth, The Holidays Aren't Grounds for Celebration
In his first regular column for The Imprint, Kenyon Lee Whitman describes the often complicated relationship foster youth have to holidays
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December 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
From The Imprint: The holidays aren't always a celebration. It's much more complicated for foster youth. https://ow.ly/IrSu50XHBLm
#holidays #holidayseason #fosteryouth #childwelfare
#holidays #holidayseason #fosteryouth #childwelfare
Helping young adults access the benefits they need to succeed: https://ow.ly/3hEI50XxQ9T
Helping Young Adults Access the Benefits They Need to Succeed
The Casey Foundation is seeking to help young adults access public benefits in pursuit of building economic stability. Read about this strategy.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Helping young adults access the benefits they need to succeed: https://ow.ly/3hEI50XxQ9T
🎁🎄🕎❄️Holiday tip: Don't overcommit - physically, emotionally, or financially ❄️🕎🎄🎁
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/holiday-tip-don-t-0
#holidays #holidayseason #holidaytip #tistheseason
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/holiday-tip-don-t-0
#holidays #holidayseason #holidaytip #tistheseason
Holiday tip: Don’t overcommit — physically, emotionally or financially
Faculty and Staff Development Program focuses on ‘Finding Balance and Meaning.’
www.utimes.pitt.edu
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎁🎄🕎❄️Holiday tip: Don't overcommit - physically, emotionally, or financially ❄️🕎🎄🎁
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/holiday-tip-don-t-0
#holidays #holidayseason #holidaytip #tistheseason
https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/news/holiday-tip-don-t-0
#holidays #holidayseason #holidaytip #tistheseason
As we close out National Adoption Month, explore the latest data on #adoption from foster care. https://www.aecf.org/blog/adoption-statistics-2019 #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionmonth #fostercare
Adoptions From Foster Care
In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children.
www.aecf.org
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As we close out National Adoption Month, explore the latest data on #adoption from foster care. https://www.aecf.org/blog/adoption-statistics-2019 #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionmonth #fostercare
ICYMI: Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm #SAStrainingseries #childwelfare
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ICYMI: Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm #SAStrainingseries #childwelfare
PA Youth: Unsure where to turn? The #FindingYourWayinPA app has your back.
✅ Find #shelter, food, clothing, and more
✅ Find resources on the smart map
✅ AI-powered chatbot to get help tailored to YOU
✅ 24/7 crisis hotlines
You’re not alone. https://findingyourwayinpa.com/
✅ Find #shelter, food, clothing, and more
✅ Find resources on the smart map
✅ AI-powered chatbot to get help tailored to YOU
✅ 24/7 crisis hotlines
You’re not alone. https://findingyourwayinpa.com/
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PA Youth: Unsure where to turn? The #FindingYourWayinPA app has your back.
✅ Find #shelter, food, clothing, and more
✅ Find resources on the smart map
✅ AI-powered chatbot to get help tailored to YOU
✅ 24/7 crisis hotlines
You’re not alone. https://findingyourwayinpa.com/
✅ Find #shelter, food, clothing, and more
✅ Find resources on the smart map
✅ AI-powered chatbot to get help tailored to YOU
✅ 24/7 crisis hotlines
You’re not alone. https://findingyourwayinpa.com/
As of 2022, 1 in 5 children waiting for adoption were ages 13-17. Teens are learning & growing, and they need loving families to help navigate challenges and celebrate milestones like learning to drive. Find resources: https://ow.ly/yzOK50Xq541 #nationaladoptionmonth
National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As of 2022, 1 in 5 children waiting for adoption were ages 13-17. Teens are learning & growing, and they need loving families to help navigate challenges and celebrate milestones like learning to drive. Find resources: https://ow.ly/yzOK50Xq541 #nationaladoptionmonth
Adams County CAC presented its annual Brighter Tomorrows for Children Award, 10/9, to Adams County CYS staff member, D.J. Roth. This award does not traditionally go to a CW staff member and is a huge honor. https://ow.ly/rSab50XpCBc
Pic: Sarah Finkey, D.J. Roth, and Nicole Musfasu, all from ACCYS
Pic: Sarah Finkey, D.J. Roth, and Nicole Musfasu, all from ACCYS
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Adams County CAC presented its annual Brighter Tomorrows for Children Award, 10/9, to Adams County CYS staff member, D.J. Roth. This award does not traditionally go to a CW staff member and is a huge honor. https://ow.ly/rSab50XpCBc
Pic: Sarah Finkey, D.J. Roth, and Nicole Musfasu, all from ACCYS
Pic: Sarah Finkey, D.J. Roth, and Nicole Musfasu, all from ACCYS
November is #NationalAdoptionMonth! Find adoption-related information here: https://ow.ly/3CEu50XnSep #childwelfare #adoption #adoptionmonth
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
November is #NationalAdoptionMonth! Find adoption-related information here: https://ow.ly/3CEu50XnSep #childwelfare #adoption #adoptionmonth
Save the date for Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. Dr. Berger will share the latest info on fractures, medical neglect, & more, with the intent of supporting more effective investigations. Nov 20, 1-4 or Dec 4, 10-1. #webinar
Register: https://www.bridge.pitt.edu/login
Register: https://www.bridge.pitt.edu/login
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Save the date for Medical 101: Keeping Children Safe Without Using Dr. Google. Dr. Berger will share the latest info on fractures, medical neglect, & more, with the intent of supporting more effective investigations. Nov 20, 1-4 or Dec 4, 10-1. #webinar
Register: https://www.bridge.pitt.edu/login
Register: https://www.bridge.pitt.edu/login
Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm
#certificationseries #SAS #TeamBasedLearning #simulation
#certificationseries #SAS #TeamBasedLearning #simulation
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our redesigned Sexual Abuse Series (SAS) is officially here! Learn more about this six-module certification series for Pennsylvania caseworkers and child welfare supervisors at the SAS landing page: https://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/SAS.htm
#certificationseries #SAS #TeamBasedLearning #simulation
#certificationseries #SAS #TeamBasedLearning #simulation
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme for #DVAM is #WithSurvivors. Learn more at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors. Plus find lots of resources!
October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme for #DVAM is #WithSurvivors. Learn more at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors. Plus find lots of resources!
October is #HomelessChildrensAwarenessMonth in Pennsylvania. More than 50,000 students across PA are identified as homeless each year. Learn more about the long-term impacts of #homelessness & how to help, here: https://ow.ly/1qJt50X9Npk and here: https://ow.ly/Fqf850X9Npj
Front Page - Homeless Children's Education Fund
HCEF is a nonprofit organization to support the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
October is #HomelessChildrensAwarenessMonth in Pennsylvania. More than 50,000 students across PA are identified as homeless each year. Learn more about the long-term impacts of #homelessness & how to help, here: https://ow.ly/1qJt50X9Npk and here: https://ow.ly/Fqf850X9Npj
The PA CWRC is hiring Standardized Attorneys to join our training team! SAs take part in realistic court experiences in simulation-based trainings. Interested?
https://ow.ly/oUAH50WULVY
#nowhiring #simulation #StandardizedAttorney #ChildWelfare #statewide
https://ow.ly/oUAH50WULVY
#nowhiring #simulation #StandardizedAttorney #ChildWelfare #statewide
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The PA CWRC is hiring Standardized Attorneys to join our training team! SAs take part in realistic court experiences in simulation-based trainings. Interested?
https://ow.ly/oUAH50WULVY
#nowhiring #simulation #StandardizedAttorney #ChildWelfare #statewide
https://ow.ly/oUAH50WULVY
#nowhiring #simulation #StandardizedAttorney #ChildWelfare #statewide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s #SuicidePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, fa...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s #SuicidePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month
Tune into the latest from CWRC's #BeingWell #podcast series!
Hear from UPMC's Dr. Jennifer Wolford & Dr. Maria Antonucci as they discuss illicit drug ingestions: what happens when a child accidentally ingests a drug & what medical personnel will likely do next. www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/podcast_bein...
Hear from UPMC's Dr. Jennifer Wolford & Dr. Maria Antonucci as they discuss illicit drug ingestions: what happens when a child accidentally ingests a drug & what medical personnel will likely do next. www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/podcast_bein...
September 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Tune into the latest from CWRC's #BeingWell #podcast series!
Hear from UPMC's Dr. Jennifer Wolford & Dr. Maria Antonucci as they discuss illicit drug ingestions: what happens when a child accidentally ingests a drug & what medical personnel will likely do next. www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/podcast_bein...
Hear from UPMC's Dr. Jennifer Wolford & Dr. Maria Antonucci as they discuss illicit drug ingestions: what happens when a child accidentally ingests a drug & what medical personnel will likely do next. www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/podcast_bein...
From @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social: A survey of state kinship care policies reveals ways to better support caregivers and children: www.aecf.org/resources/fa...
#kinshipcare #surveysays #survey #AnnieECasey #support #caregivers #childwelfare
#kinshipcare #surveysays #survey #AnnieECasey #support #caregivers #childwelfare
A State Kinship Care Policy Analysis
A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis.
www.aecf.org
August 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
From @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social: A survey of state kinship care policies reveals ways to better support caregivers and children: www.aecf.org/resources/fa...
#kinshipcare #surveysays #survey #AnnieECasey #support #caregivers #childwelfare
#kinshipcare #surveysays #survey #AnnieECasey #support #caregivers #childwelfare
The PA CWRC is looking for Standardized Attorneys to join our training team! SAs take part in realistic court experiences in simulation-based trainings. Interested? forms.cwrc.pitt.edu/SAApplication/
#nowhiring #StandardizedAttorney #simulation #training #childwelfare
#nowhiring #StandardizedAttorney #simulation #training #childwelfare
August 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The PA CWRC is looking for Standardized Attorneys to join our training team! SAs take part in realistic court experiences in simulation-based trainings. Interested? forms.cwrc.pitt.edu/SAApplication/
#nowhiring #StandardizedAttorney #simulation #training #childwelfare
#nowhiring #StandardizedAttorney #simulation #training #childwelfare
For Truancy Prevention Month, check out these resources from Attendance Works - videos, poster, banners, handouts, and more. www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
#truancy #truancyprevention #truancypreventionmonth #resources
#truancy #truancyprevention #truancypreventionmonth #resources
Resources - Attendance Works
www.attendanceworks.org
August 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For Truancy Prevention Month, check out these resources from Attendance Works - videos, poster, banners, handouts, and more. www.attendanceworks.org/resources/
#truancy #truancyprevention #truancypreventionmonth #resources
#truancy #truancyprevention #truancypreventionmonth #resources