PA Family Support Alliance

10/15/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our incredible leader!

Your leadership, passion, and dedication to helping inspire us every day. We’re so grateful to be part of a team that shares your commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across Pennsylvania.

Thank you for all you do, Angela! We hope you know just how much you’re appreciated - not just today, but every day!

10/14/2026

Happy Birthday to our board member, Marisa McClellan!

Marisa brings a deep commitment to children and families through her work as Senior Counsel at Tucker Arensberg PC. Her dedication to supporting children and families reflects the heart of our mission, and we appreciate her continued efforts to help .

Please join us in celebrating Marisa and wishing her a very happy birthday!

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our Board Chair, Marci Lesko, on this well-deserved recognition as an ATHENA Leadership Award recipient! We’re grateful for her leadership, vision, and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

🩷 Meet ATHENA Leadership Award recipient Marci Lesko, which is proudly presented by Capital Blue Cross!

Marci is:
✨ President and Chief Executive Officer at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and is grateful for the opportunity to lead the organization as it improves lives and strengthens communities every day. Since joining United Way in 2006, she has held a variety of leadership positions including Vice President of Community Impact, Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary.
✨ a nationally recognized leader in Collective Impact with a graduate degree in organizational leadership, she has an outstanding track record of turning donor investments into lasting results. She has transformed key areas of the organization including impact, grants, data, communications, human resources, and technology.
✨ a proud member of United Way Tocqueville Society and long-time member of United Way Women United. In addition, she serves on several boards and is affiliated with many community improvement efforts such as Board Chair for PA Family Support Alliance, as Chair of LINC, Board Member of the Century Promise, and as a committee chair of the The Concourse Club of Palmerton. Marci is an advocate for su***de prevention across the region.

We cannot wait to celebrate Marci with you on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks for her leadership in healthcare and in the community!

Tickets are $75 for Chamber members and $100 for future members. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pgUYzl
- Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GaqcPpn4u/
- LinkedIn event page: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7470591059161399296?viewAsMember=true

09/17/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, we’re talking about a question that matters more than screen time rules: who does your child turn to when things get hard? A 2026 national survey found that 86% of kids ages 9–17 use AI - and more than 1 in 3 have used it to talk about their feelings.

Our latest blog shares how to open that conversation, what AI can’t do in a hard moment, what warning signs to watch for, and how to make a plan before you need one. Because prevention starts at home.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 anytime.

Link in the first comment below.

09/14/2026

We are pleased to announce upcoming Mandated Reporter Training sessions on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, featuring both American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI)!

September 16 | 1pm-4pm

September 22 | 9am-12pm

October 21 | 9am-12pm

October 27 | 9am-12pm

These three-hour live, virtual trainings are approved by the Department of Human Services, Education, and State and meet all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees).

These trainings are also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost.

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Click on the links in the comments below to register for one of the upcoming virtual sessions.

08/31/2026

HAPPY WORKIVERSARY to our Director of Prevention Programs, Justin Donofrio!

Today we celebrate Justin’s SIX years of commitment to PFSA. In his role, Justin leads PFSA’s prevention-related services and programs, working alongside community-based organizations across the state to strengthen the network of supports and services available to children and families.

Justin’s leadership, passion for prevention, and hard work continue to make a meaningful impact on PFSA’s mission. Thank you, Justin, for all you do to help !

08/26/2026

Tune into Local 21 CBS News, WHP Harrisburg tonight at 5:30 for the back-to-school town hall featuring Justin Donofrio, PFSA director of prevention programs. Candace Scalese talked with Justin and representatives from PSEA - PA State Education Association, NAMI York-Adams, and school resource officers from School District of Lancaster.

08/25/2026

New backpacks. New teachers. New routines. Back-to-school season is the perfect time for a few simple conversations that help keep your kids safe all year long.

Our latest blog shares easy ways to talk with your children about trusted adults, body safety, online life, and staying connected as the year unfolds - because prevention starts at home.

Link in the first comment below.

08/20/2026

The August newsletter has been posted to our website! Stay connected to our mission and see the impact of your support. Read our newsletter for updates, highlights, upcoming training dates, and ways to get involved.

pafsa.org/newsletter

08/05/2026

Take an important step in protecting children by registering for one of our FREE Mandated Reporter Training sessions!

Each three-hour live, virtual session:
✔️ Is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education, and State
✔️ Meets all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, including Act 126 for school employees
✔️ Is approved for continuing education credits: Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers)

New sessions have been added for August!

Register today and be part of the effort to keep children safe: eventbrite.com/cc/trainings-for-mandated-reporters-in-pennsylvania-2910639