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06/05/2026

📢 Save the Date 📢

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-stakes fun at our Masquerade Casino Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 15 at from 6–9 PM 🎭✨

Guests will enjoy an open bar, light bites, exciting casino games, music, raffle prizes, an auction, and more - all in support of our mission to advocate for and empower children and families in our community.

Grab your masks and join us for a night where every hand played helps make a difference. Sponsorship opportunities and full event details coming soon - stay tuned! 🎲♠️♥️

06/03/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

Meet Akanksha, one of our dedicated Child Advocate Social Workers who has been part of the SCCA team for a little over two years!

One of Akanksha's favorite parts of her work is building relationships with children and witnessing their growth as they overcome challenges and obstacles. She finds it incredibly inspiring to see the resilience of her clients and the ways they create opportunities for themselves despite difficult circumstances.

What motivates her most about SCCA's mission is the opportunity to advocate for children and help create safe environments where they can thrive. She is passionate about meeting young people where they are, listening to their needs, and ensuring their voices are heard so they can have agency in their own lives.

Something people may not realize about her role is just how much documentation goes into the work. Child Advocate Social Workers are constantly recording important information and thoughtfully considering what is in the best interest of each child to help ensure they receive the support and advocacy they deserve.

Fun fact: Outside of work, Akanksha loves watching TV and is always cycling through a new favorite ice cream flavor! 🍦📺

Thank you, Akanksha, for your commitment to empowering children and helping them build brighter futures. 💙

06/02/2026

The Center for Excellence in Advocacy hosted our final in-person Kids at Court Conference last week in Harrisburg, supporting access for youth with disabilities. Participants learned about a variety of communication strategies that support youth at court, including strategies and resources to support youth who use communication devices to speak. Haley, one of the Project PROTECT Youth Survivor Advisory Board Members, described how Autistic kids may respond to the court environment and shared how American Sign Language can support Autistic youth who use communication devices to speak. The Conference also featured community partners and .

06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child and young person feels safe, supported, and valued. At Child Advocates, we believe all youth deserve the opportunity to thrive as their authentic selves, and we are proud to stand with LGBTQ+ youth and families in building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

05/29/2026

On March 24, 2026, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly announced the creation of an 8-person Human Trafficking caucus to focus on passing human trafficking legislation.

The Pennsylvania Anti Human Trafficking Advocacy Work Group (PAHTAWG) drafted a letter to this caucus calling for survivors to be included in any and all legislative efforts to combat human trafficking. They will be hosting an advocacy day at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg on June 2, beginning with a press conference in the East Wing Rotunda at 10. PAHTAWG is calling for any survivors to not only attend, but to add their signature to this letter. Signees can remain anonymous.

If you would like to read the letter, email [email protected].
If you would like to sign the letter, visit PATrafficking.org.

Today is the last day for signatures.

05/27/2026

Amplifying the Voices of Our Clients.

Our mission is to advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect with the goal of securing safety, justice, well-being and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.

05/26/2026

Thank you to the and Barristers President Samantha Fitzpatrick for allowing us to share more about our work at Child Advocates and how members can get involved. On Thursday, May 21, Director of Intake and Pro Bono Beth Perez, Board of Directors Vice President Olakunle Ekundare, and Volunteer Attorney Leah George presented at the General Body Meeting about the background of the systems our clients are involved in, how a case gets to Child Advocates, how to volunteer for a case with us, and the support our volunteers receive when they take a case.

If you are interested in taking a case, please reach out to Beth at [email protected].

05/25/2026

Today and every day, we honor and remember those who served our country.

Our office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so we are shining a spotlight on two of our social workers who support our clients’ mental health in their special roles at Child Advocates.

Maria Blaszczyk, LSW has recently stepped into the role of Outcomes in Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator. In addition to her own caseload, Maria provides support and consultation to our attorneys and social workers working on cases where children have complex medical needs.

Marcía Hopkins, MSW is the Program Manager of Project PROTECT, in that role she provides team legal representation and social services to youth who have experienced human trafficking and facilitates the Youth Survivor Advisory Board; a board of young people who provide policy recommendations and trainings on human trafficking in the community.

In addition to their direct support of clients, both Maria and Marcía provide trainings about youth mental health. This week, Maria and Marcía trained one of our many community partners at (John J. Peters Institute) on the mental health impact of child welfare involvement and how to support system-involved youth. JJPI is a leading mental health provider for survivors of trauma and individuals with a history of sexual or relational violence in Philadelphia. Training partnerships with therapeutic providers extend the reach of Child Advocates beyond the youth we represent to improve mental health service delivery across our region.

05/20/2026

We’re kicking off our Program Spotlight Series by highlighting SCCA’s Project for Children with Complex Medical Needs.

This program supports children and youth who are living with complex medical needs and involved in the child welfare system. Our staff works to ensure these children receive the care, advocacy, and services they need to support overall well-being.

Stay tuned as we continue sharing more about SCCA’s specialized programs throughout this series. 💚

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Philadelphia, PA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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