This week, PCA hosted the Model Consulting Group for “Forensic Interviewing for Individuals and Disabilities.” Led by retired Sergeant Dermot Whelan, the presentation focused on the intersection between sexual abuse and the disabled community – discussing biases in assessment and treatment as well as techniques designed to engage young people who present on the spectrum. Thank you to the 52 attendees who participated, representing the Department of Human Services, the Special Victims Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department, St Christopher’s Hospital, alongside staff from PCA, and a special shout out to our partner organization, Concilio, for the use of their incredible space. Programs like these are key to building the awareness and support needed to fight child sexual abuse. Our Prevention efforts have reached thousands of people in the last three years and continue to evolve and grow to support our communities. Learn more at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent

PCA is hiring! We are looking for a qualified accountant to join our team and play an integral role in our organization. Read the full job description and learn how to apply at philachildrensalliance.org/jobs Feel free to share this with your networks! #endchildsexabuse #nowhiring #phillynonprofit

This week, we brought some extra joy to the children and families in our waiting room with PCA's pumpkin painting contest. Check out just a few of the incredible creations below from our talented staff members and check back later to see the winner! #pumpkins #halloween #philly #endchildsexabuse

A huge PCA thank you to the amazing community of the Faith and Hope Women’s Ministry of Mount Pisgah AME Church for a successful 5K/3K Fun Walk/Run To End Child Sexual Abuse on Saturday! This amazing event raised over $1000 for PCA. A special thank you to our board member, Ingrid Broadnax, and especially to Fran Smythe and Brooke Lionetti from @chubbglobal for volunteering! #endchildsexabuse #endchildabuse #phillynonprofit #itsyourbusinessphilly

This is TOMORROW! Join us for an inspiring walk to end child sex abuse! -- We are so grateful to Mt. Pisgah AME Church of Philadelphia for once again hosting this incredible 5k/3k Fun Walk/Run. Registration is still OPEN -- sign up and join us! https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/9209130

We had an incredible morning at PCA for our annual Legislative Briefing and Breakfast! Alongside our city partners, PCA hosted legislators and their staff members for a firsthand look into the work and people behind our mission to end child sex abuse. We gave tours of our child-focused space, presented on the current realities, challenges, and opportunities in our work, and connected with each other and our growing community. Thank you to everyone who came today and for all who support the work we do. #philadelphiachildrensalliance #endchildsexabuse #itsyourbusinessphilly

PCA may be the only Child Advocacy Center in Philadelphia, but we are just one of the incredible organizations in Pennsylvania fighting to end child sexual abuse. Connected through the network of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania, our power combines to make life-changing impact for children and families across the Keystone state. This September, Pennsylvania CACs shared their SHINE in an awareness campaign meant to bring attention to the courage and resilience of survivors. #shine #KeystoneCACs #WHYWESHINE #helpkidsheal

Yesterday, we once again had the honor of being the recipients of Aon's annual Golf Outing at The Springhaven Club. We are so grateful for over two decades of their generosity, friendship, and commitment. Thank you to Aon, to the amazing sponsors of this event — Chubb, Old Republic Title, and Highmark Inc. – and all who attended. Together, we are making great strides to end child sex abuse. We can’t wait for next year!

This Saturday, PCA Family Advocate and Caregiver Support Group Coordinator Rayna Smaller, LSW, will be presenting “Keeping Kids Safe Online” – an incredible program around how we can keep our kids safe in the digital age. We are so grateful to partner with Dare to Imagine Church (@d2ichurch) and be a part of their Internet Safety Workshop. Registration is FREE and OPEN to the public at daretobless.org. We can’t wait to see you there! #daretoimagine #endchildsexabuse #freeworkship #phillyproud #phillystrong

We are so excited to join Dare to Imagine Church (@d2ichurch) this Saturday for an Internet Safety Workshop for caregivers and community members. Join the PCA Team -- as well as survivor and speaker Alicia Kozak -- for an amazing day building awareness, resources, and education around child sexual abuse. To register for this free event, visit daretobless.org #daretoimagine #endchildsexabuse #freeworkship #phillyproud #phillystrong

It’s Back-To-School Season! September is an exciting time for families everywhere, but especially in our communities in Philadelphia. As we get back into our regular routines and build new ones, don’t forget to stay connected to your children and the children all around you. Here’s to new adventures and taking care of each other! #itsyourbusinessphilly #endchildsexabuse #backtoschool #september #philly #nonprofit

All summer, we’ve been sharing tips for children and families to keep each other safe. If you live in the Philadelphia area, you may have found some of our Summer Safety Bookmarks in public libraries across the city. Look out for the incredible artwork by a 9-year-old member of the PCA family. We are so grateful for the partnership with Philly libraries and we love being able to share our message with a growing community. Let us know if you spot -- or have spotted -- our bookmarks this month! #endchildsexabuse #philachildrensalliance #itsyourbusinessphilly #community #library

Earlier this month, Benita Williams, our Executive Director, and Chris Kirchner, the Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Centers of PA, had a letter in the Philly Inquirer urging us to pay attention to the Crime Victims Stabilization Act Find out more about what’s going on with funding for children’s advocacy centers nationwide – and how you can help – by scrolling through and visiting philachildrensalliance.org/cvfsa #endchildsexabuse #crimevictimsfund #voca #speakup

Two of our forensic interviewers, Jillian Shainman and Carolina Castaño, are on their way back from Dallas, Texas after presenting at the annual Crimes Against Children Conference. In addition to attending this incredibly important event with other members of our staff, Jillian and Carolina led two sessions on the challenges of language barriers in interviews and the impact that these challenges have on victims. Three cheers to Jillian and Carolina for representing the work of PCA so well and for being incredible advocates for our work! #crimesagainstchildren #cac #pca #endchildsexabuse

Philadelphia Children’s Alliance is a really special place. There is not a day that goes by that we take the power of what we do for granted and each year we take a week in August to appreciate our exceptional staff who do the hard work that changes children’s lives. Last Friday, our team hit the green at Top Golf to round out Staff Appreciation Week. It was an afternoon of fun, companionship, and celebration. We honored the 3-year anniversary of our Executive Director, Benita Williams, teamed up for games, improved our swings, enjoyed raffle prizes and delicious food – what could be better! Scroll through for more pics! Let’s hear it for this incredible team, changing lives each and every day. #endchildsexabuse #staffappreciation #topgolf #philly

Last week, the @phillyinquirer published a joint piece from Chris Kirchner, the Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania and PCA’s Executive Director, Benita Williams. They discuss the current reality around major cuts to the Crime Victims Fund and what these cuts could mean for child advocacy centers, victims and their families. Check it out at the link in our bio. #crimevictimsfund #endchildsexabuse #itsyourbusinessphilly #childsexabuse #philly

It’s easy for children to just say "yes" or "no" to our questions, so it is important for caregivers and parents to give prompts that require bigger answers. Open-ended questions let children know that adults care and are interested in them, which creates a safe space to talk about things that could be challenging or uncomfortable. Visit our summer safety page at www.philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety for more tips and resources. #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

Yesterday, we were at Fairmount Park with 27 amazing companies from the Greater Philadelphia Insurance Community. They gathered for their annual charity tournament — a day full of fun competition that raised $70,000 to support Philadelphia Children's Alliance's mission! We're grateful to Tom Caputo for leading the charge and to everyone for participating! PCA has been a proud recipient of the league’s generosity since 2011. Check out just some of our favorite photos! #endchildsexabuse #philadelphia #phillyinsurance #dogood

PCA is excited to announce that Joseph D. Culley, Jr is our new Board President! Joe has been an extraordinary ambassador of PCA ever since he learned about the organization in 2018. He has served on our Board of Directors since 2019 and held the position of Vice President from 2021-2024. Joe and his wife Kelly also chaired the 2021 Bear Affair. Culley is the Head of the Capital Markets Group at Janney Montgomery Scott and a member of the firm’s Executive Leadership Team. 

 Joe also currently sits on the Endowment Board for St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh. Previously, he dedicated 10 years to the Board at the Mann Center for Performing Arts in historic Fairmount Park and also served on the Board for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. We look forward to Joe’s leadership and the many ways in which he will continue to uplift and guide our mission and our service. Read the full press release at the link in our bio. #board #nonprofit #endchildsexabuse #boardpresident #communityadvocate

Children are more likely to share hard things when adults, children, and their environments are calm. When you can, ask hard questions during easy times. Visit our summer safety page at www.philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety for more tips and resources. #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

The children PCA serves are so much more than the experiences that lead them here. “Into the Clouds” was created by a young artist. In it we see joy, hope, and most importantly — the promise of better days. Learn more about how we support children to be all the deserve to be at philachildrensalliance.org� #artistspotlight #endchildsexabuse #philadelphiachildrensalliance

Having a "family code word" creates an extra level of safety for children who are out of the house this summer. Pick an easy to remember word that children can use in unsafe situations without telling you all the details. Visit our summer safety page at www.philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety for more tips and resources. #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

Establishing consistent routines -- no matter how small -- makes a huge difference for families in the summer. From morning rituals to pick-up times and bedtimes, routines create reliability and trust and can help keep children safe and happy. Visit our summer safety page at philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety for more tips and resources. #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

Our office is closed today in honor of Independence Day. Even when we aren't open, PCA always has a team in place to respond to emergency situations. Have fun and stay safe.

School often creates a structure and routine that helps keep children safe. In the summer, it’s important that families create other ways to make daily schedules and agreed upon check in times, so everyone can stay aware and accountable for each other. Visit our summer safety page at philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety for more tips! #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

On Tuesday, Benita Williams, our Executive Director, Vickie Melvin, our Associate Director, and Amy Leach, our Director of Development, joined Board member Jimmy Chavous and his family at Not Your Average Joe’s in Glen Mills, PA. All month, Not Your Average Joe’s has donated part of their Tuesday proceeds in support of PCA’s mission to end child sex abuse in Philadelphia. Thank you to Jimmy and the whole team at Not Your Average Joe’s for the generous support and the excellent meal!

Happy Summer, Philadelphia! Schools are out, the days are hot, and kids across the city are exploring new places and spending more time with friends. Creating an emergency safety plan is one of the first things that we encourage all families to do. No matter where they are, make sure that your children know who they can rely on and how to find them. For tips, visit our summer safety page at philachildrensalliance.org/summer-safety #summersafety #phillysummer #keepkidssafe #schoolsout #endchildsexabuse

Although PCA always has a team in place to respond to emergency situations, our office was closed today in honor of Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the US. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth in Philly at juneteenthphilly.org #juneteenth #juneteenthphilly

With longer days and warmer temperatures, summer brings the promise of refreshing swims, new adventures, and exciting exploration. For families, it also brings new challenges to keep children safe. As schedules change, care providers shift, and children have more down time, it’s our duty to make sure they have the tools they need to thrive. All summer long PCA will be sharing tips for the season. Follow along and share with your friends and communities. #endchildsexabuse #summersafety

Last night was a homerun, as we celebrated the kickoff of Summer Softball season with the Greater Philadelphia Insurance Industry at Paddy Whacks on South Street. We are so grateful to be the recipients of their generosity for another year and can’t wait to cheer on the teams at the 2024 tournament on August 1. From all of us at PCA and all the children and families whose healing you make possible, thank you to everyone who participates in this great event. Pictured here are: Jacob Smith (PCA), Tom Caputo (CHUBB), Alicia Kradzinski (AON), Francis Smythe (CHUBB), TJ Chukwueke (Mercer), and Amy Leach (PCA) #endchildsexabuse #softball #fundraisingevent #grateful

At PCA, we support every child and every family who comes through our doors. This month (and all year long) we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community and are grateful for the immeasurable beauty they create in Philadelphia. #pride #philladelphia #loveislove🌈

Our leadership team is back from the 2024 National Children’s Alliance Leadership Conference in Washington, DC! They connected with other professionals from child advocacy centers across the country, AND they got some incredible photos! PCA advocated for change on Capitol Hill at Senator Fetterman’s and Senator Casey’s offices. We coordinated with peers to better serve our children and their families. Our very own Vickie Melvin and Nuria Orsino shared the remarkable impact of our mental health partnerships and outreach with attendees. It was time well spent to amplify the voices of survivors and their families and share challenges and successes, new research, and evolving practices. Thank you, @natlchildrensalliance pecial shoutout to @senfettermanpa and @bobcaseyjr for engaging in conversation with us around the role that our elected officials play in helping their constituents survive and prevent child sex abuse. #endchildsexabuse #allinforkids #leadershipconference #hillday

The children we serve are far more than the trauma that brings them through our doors. They are storytellers, adventurers, sports stars, champions, and artists. Part of our jobs are to make sure that they have the support to stay those things, even in the darkest moments. This summer, keep an eye out for our “Artist Spotlight” series. While you won’t learn the details you may be used to learning about artists, we know you’ll feel their spirit, life, and courage through the art they share with us – just like we do. #artistspotlight #endchildsexabuse #philadelphiachildrensalliance

This week, members of our team are in Washington, DC for the National Children’s Alliance 2024 Leadership Conference. Our own Vickie Melvin and Nuria Orsino will be presenting on the impact of linkage agreements with outside agencies and our strategic Mental Health Outreach Program. We are so grateful to a part of this incredible community of advocates! If you see us there, please say hello! #allinforkids #leadership #cac #endchildsexabuse

There's still time to register for our virtual workshop "Healing Your Inner Child: Parenting after Child Sexual Abuse as A Survivor," next Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:30pm. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/PCAInnerChild #healing #endchildsexabuse #breakthecycle #lunchandlearn #virtualworkshop

May is National Asian Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month, so we wanted to make space to honor the important role this community plays in our city and our world. You can learn more about AAPI culture in Philadelphia by visiting special attractions and displays at the National Constitution Center, The Franklin Institute, the Asian Arts Initiative, and more. To learn more about Philadelphia Specific AAPI events, go to visitphilly.com To explore the beauty and culture of AAPI heritage, visit asianpacificheritage.gov #aapi #aapimonth

Founded in 2014, Dare to Imagine Church (@d2ichurch) is an innovative and inspirational community, led by Pastor Kevin Johnson. D2I is a pillar of the Mt. Airy neighborhood, supporting the growth, spirituality, and joy of their members and our city. We are incredibly proud to call D2I a Prevention Partner. From hosting our nationally acclaimed Stewards of Children® training to participating in our holiday toy drive and more, their commitment to help children thrive and grow is immeasurable. Thank you, D2I, for all you do. For more about D2I, follow them @d2ichurch or visit their website at d2ic.org #endchildsexabuse #preventionpartner #prevention #philadelphiachildrensalliance #mtairy #dare2imagine

Starting with the very first intake call to a child-friendly forensic interview, on-site medical exam, mental health services, caregiver support and court accompaniment, the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance team and community are true partners in a child’s healing journey. �� Find out more on our site at philachildrensalliance.org #stopchildsexabuse #nonprofit #philly #healing #childadvocates

Sign up for our virtual workshop "Healing Your Inner Child: Parenting after Child Sexual Abuse as A Survivor," on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:30pm. This virtual workshop aims to create a space for parent survivors who may be triggered while helping their child cope with their child’s sexual abuse disclosure. Participants will learn how to activate their coping skills by learning tips to heal their inner child. Registration is free and available online at tinyurl.com/PCAInnerChild #caregiversupport #innerchild #healing #zoomworkshop #lunchandlearn #endchildsexabuse

Thank you to our corporate and foundation sponsors, who join with us to support the most vulnerable children in Philadelphia. We are so grateful for your commitment, which truly changes lives every day. We can’t wait to see you next year! #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse #corporatesponsors

We are still in awe of the impact and success of last week’s Bear Affair. We raised over $332,000 and celebrated our mission with over 400 people from our growing community -- and we had so much fun doing it! Thank you again to our friends from the @philadelphiaeagles, especially Dave Spadaro (@theeaglesinsider ) and Jordan Mailata (@jordanmailata ),as well as our event chairs and our entire Bear Affair Committee. For more photos, visit philachildrensalliance.org/ba2024 and most importantly, don’t forget to Save The Date for next year’s party on May 1, 2025! #gobirds #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse

There’s so much to say (and we will absolutely say it), but for today, we will simply say THANK YOU. #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse

We are so excited to give you a sneak peak at some of the items that we will have for sale tomorrow night at the Bear Affair. We can't wait for you to see it in person! #swag #bearaffair #gobirds #everychilddeservestofly #eaglescarepartner

Hello, friends! With the Bear Affair just two days away, it's time to get ready for the celebration! Here are our top 5 tips to prepare for the night, all which you can do at bearaffair.org! #bearaffair #fundraiser #dogood #gobirds #endchildsexabuse

We are so excited to present our first Bear Affair “Stock the Bar” Raffle! This is your chance to win an amazing selection of wine and spirits hand-picked by members of our Board of Directors and our Bear Affair Committee (valued at over $2,000 and growing)! The winner will receive every bottle in the collection as well as the bar cart (valued at $250). No limit. Must be 21+ to enter. Get your raffle tickets at bearaffair.org #bearaffair #shopforgood #stockthebar #gobirds

Coming all the way from Australia, @jordanmailata and @theeaglesinsider, Dave Spadaro, didn’t want to miss sending everyone one last message to join us for Thursday’s Bear Affair at Lincoln Financial Field. Go to bearaffair.org for tickets, to start bidding on silent auction items (whether you’ll be at the party or not), and to learn more! #gobirds #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse #endchildabuse

The Bear Affair is just ONE WEEK AWAY and it's time to start the party early with our silent auction! We have a spectacular assortment of items — weekends away, gourmet dining, fine wines and spirits, sports outings, and some truly impressive instruments. There really is something for everyone. To start bidding, simply go to bearaffair.org, register, and start browsing. Shop early and often — items will be added every day until our event! LET THE BIDDING BEGIN! #silentauction #bearaffair #shopforgood

Today, we proudly joined the Crimes Victims Alliance of Pennsylvania for their annual Crime Victims Rights Rally and Summit at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Dedicated to giving voice to victims and survivors, it was incredible to come together with our colleagues and community from across the state. Speakers included former ADA and current Philadelphia Victim Advocate, Adara Combs, as well of Father Paul Abernathy, Founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project. Scroll through to see photos, including: (One) Vickie Melvin, Associate Director; Genevie Brown, Manager of Intake and Prevention Services; Nuria Orsino, Manager of Victim Services; Sharon Rice, Program Manager; Rayna Smaller, Caregiver Support Coordinator; Zuleika Vazquez, Court Support Program Coordinator (Two) Artwork featured by The Apologues, an organization whose mission to tell the stories of survivors, especially survivors of gun violence, substance abuse, and domestic violence. #childabusepreventionmonth #endchildsexabuse #community #antiviolence #survivors

On Saturday, we presented our Stewards of Children® training at Dare to Imagine Church in Mount Airy. Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. During the training, we also presented Marquita Neal, Dare to Imagine Church’s Director of Outreach and Community Services with a Champions in Prevention Award in honor of their partnership and participation in the work we do. Thank you to Vickie Melvin, our Associate Director, and Genevie Brown, our Manager of Intake and Prevention Services, for facilitating the training, and all those who attended for participating.

Here’s Dave Spadaro – the best Eagles Insider and the host of the Bear Affair – inviting you to the 2024 Bear Affair in just 10 days! Get your tickets now at bearaffair.org and we will see you there! #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse #nonprofit #gobirds #flyeaglesfly

We are so excited for this shopping event at J.McLaughlin in Chestnut Hill! Join our lovely board members, Mary Dronson and Evelyn Devine, for sips and spring shopping on Saturday, April 27th. 15% of all sales benefit PCA. Can't make it but still want to shop? Call the store (267.297.5736) and they will provide FREE shipping straight to your door. Thank you so much, J.McLaughlin. We can't wait! #shopforgood #endchildsexabuse #endchildabuse #chestnuthill

We are so excited to introduce you to the third chair of our Bear Affair committee, Tanya Pecorari Marschall! Tanya would love to meet you at the 2024 Bear Affair on May 2nd -- so get your tickets today at bearaffair.org! @tanya_pec #youreinviited #bearaffair #endchildabuse #nationalchildabuseawarenessmonth #childabuseawareness #prevention

Say hello to Kate Boland, one of our amazing chairs for this year’s Bear Affair! We couldn’t pull off this event without our three chairs on our side every step of the way. Take Kate’s word for it and get your tickets today at bearaffair.org! @kemboland #youreinviited #bearaffair #endchildabuse #nationalchildabuseawarenessmonth #childabuseawareness #prevention

We are so excited to share this special event led by Succor, Inc, an incredible organization co-founded by our very own Crime Victims Advocate, Victoria Ginns. On Friday, April 19, Succor will host a Community Baby Shower in collaboration with Raymour and Flanigan Furniture in Plymouth Meeting, PA from 10:30AM - 2PM Join them for good company, resources, refreshments, games and gifts for all who attend at no cost. Items will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Find out more and follow them on @succorinc2007 and on Facebook@succor inc.

Thank you to our friends at PHL17 for stopping by PREVENT 2024: Building Alliances Against Child Sex Abuse at Braid Mill last Thursday. We had an amazing day filled with community, new connections, and dynamic conversations. We can’t wait to share photos and more with you later this week, but in the meantime, take a look at this clip and listen to our Executive Director, Benita Williams, share about the day. Link in bio!

We absolutely can’t wait to see Jordan Mailata, Eagles’ Offensive Tackle, and Niki Mailata, a member of our Board, at this year’s Bear Affair on Thursday, May 2, at Lincoln Financial Field!   Thanks Jordan and Niki for this super fun message and for all you do for PCA. Get your tickets at bearaffair.org and we will see you at the Linc! #bearaffair #endchildsexabuse #gobirds

On Friday, we celebrated the impact of PCA and honored National Child Abuse Prevention Month with our annual Pinwheel Planting. Guests and Staff covered the green space at PCA with over 2,000 blue pinwheels to represent the children we served this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us spread the light and love of a child's healing journey with PCA. Together, we continued to help us grow awareness around the reality of child sex abuse in Philadelphia. Pictured left to right in first photo: Genevie Brown, Manager of Intake & Prevention Services, Benita Williams, Executive Director, Lateefah Shakir from Senator Sharif Street’s office, and Vickie Melvin, Associate Director. #endchildsexabuse #childabusepreventionmonth #prevention #pinwheels

Due to the forecast, we are RESCHEDULING our annual Pinwheel Planting for Friday, April 5th at 11AM. We hope to see you there!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – a time to raise awareness and rally around prevention efforts surrounding child abuse. *** Save the dates below if you would like to join us at any of these events and most importantly, please spread the word! #prevention #childabuseawareness #pinwheelsforprevention #endchildabuse #endchildsexabuse

We are one week away from our PREVENT 2024: Building Alliances Against Child Sexual Abuse at Braid Mill in Germantown. If you are looking to join the conversation around the prevention of child sex abuse, register today and we will see you on April 2, from 9AM – 4PM! Find out more and reserve your tickets at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent2024 #endchildsexabuse #itsyourbusinessphilly #endchildabuse #nationalchildabusepreventionmonth #prevent2024 ***Please note: Special thanks to CHOP Department of Social Work for sponsoring CEU credits for social workers who attend and to Foundation For Health Equity for their generous support of our event. Social Work Accreditation Statement: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselor Statement: CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full program and complete the required evaluations are eligible for 5.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

We LOVE when we get to host tours at PCA and talk about the work that we are all so passionate about. It was especially sweet to have the team from AIG join us this week. They asked incredible questions about our therapy programs, community outreach, how staff manages their own stress in their professional roles, and ways that their organization can get even more involved to have an even greater impact on the children of Philadelphia -- and they even brought lunch for our whole staff! AIG is a generous sponsor of annual events and we can’t wait to see some of their team again at the Bear Affair on May 2nd. Thank you, AIG!

A huge thank you to our friends at Janney, especially Joe Culley, the Vice Chair of our Board of Directors at PCA. Joe and Janney have been dedicated supporters of our mission for years and last night their Capital Markets Group raised over $4,000 to help us continue to support victims of child sex abuse. Thank you, Joe and Janney, for being great partners and great friends! Pictured here: L-R, Joseph Culley, Jr, Amy Leach, PCA's Director of Development and Communications and Vickie Melvin, PCA’s Associate Director) #thankyou #gratitudepost #phillynonprofit #philadelphia #endchildsexabuse

We celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day early this year! We had an awesome day together, assembling pinwheels in preparation for April’s month-long celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pinwheels are a symbol of childhood and are used across the country to represent the resilience and the bright futures of children. Our young guests learned more about the work we do here to support kids in our community and of course had lots of fun in the process! #childabuseprevention #bringyourchildtoworkday #prevention #pinwheels

We are so excited to introduce you to two more of our panelists for PREVENT 2024: Building Alliances Against Child Sexual Abuse. Vickie Melvin, MSW, LSW, our Associate Director, oversees all programming at PCA with a strategic eye toward Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration and stability. She ensures that PCA delivers exceptional Intake, Forensic, Victim Support and Clinical Services to all children and families presented with allegations of sexual abuse. Genevie Brown, M.Ed is our Intake Manager & Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), with almost 30 years of experience working with children and families. She is passionate about prevention education and its potential to reduce or eliminate the risk of sexual abuse for children and the long-term effects that the abuse would have on that child and their family. To read their full bios, visit our PREVENT event page at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent2024 and don’t forget to register today for this free, incredible event on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9AM at Braid Mill in Germantown. #prevent2024 #philadelphiachildrensalliance#socialwork #ceu #philadelphiasocialwork #braidmill ***Please note: Special thanks to CHOP Department of Social Work for sponsoring CEU credits for social workers who attend and to Foundation For Health Equity (@healthequityphilly) for their generous support of our event. Social Work Accreditation Statement: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselor Statement: CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full program and complete the required evaluations are eligible for 5.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

Last year, Jordan Mailata, the offensive tackle for the Eagles and Dave Spadaro, our great friend and Eagles Insider, pulled the golden ticket winner during our live auction. Will they do it again this year? There's only one way to find out! Join us on Thursday, May 2 at Lincoln Financial Field for the 2024 Bear Affair. Get your tickets today at bearaffair.org #bearaffair #gobirds #endchildsexabuse #philly #nonprofit #fundraising #eaglesoffense #eaglesinsider

We are so excited to introduce two of our panelists for PREVENT 2024: Building Alliances Against Child Sexual Abuse. Alissa R. Graves, MSW, LSW is the Director of Specialty Investigations for the Department of Human Services. She began her career with DHS in 2003 and has spent over two decades in support of the healing and justice of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable children. Alissa is dedicated to her work, her staff, and the families we all serve. Rayna Smaller, LSW is PCA’s own Family Advocate, Caregiver Support Group Coordinator and the founder of BrownGirl SPACE. She is committed to promoting mental health wellness and self-care for children and is passionate about expanding PCA’s capacity to support our children and our families. To read their full bios, visit our PREVENT event page at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent2024 and don’t forget to register today for this free, incredible event on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9AM at Braid Mill in Germantown. #prevent2024 #philadelphiachildrensalliance #socialwork #ceu #philadelphiasocialwork #braidmill *** Please note: Special thanks to CHOP Department of Social Work for sponsoring CEU credits for social workers who attend and to Foundation For Health Equity (@healthequityphilly ) for their generous support of our event. Social Work Accreditation Statement: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselor Statement: CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full program and complete the required evaluations are eligible for 5.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

We are so excited to share the news that John P. Delaney, Jr, a founding member of our Board of Directors and our current Governance Committee Chair, has been awarded the illustrious Ring on Honor to lead today's St. Patrick's Day Parade! John is truly one of a kind and the support that he has given to PCA alongside his wife, Beth, has made an immeasurable impact on children who have been impacted by sexual abuse. Thank you, John and Beth, for being a part of the PCA family. We can't wait to see you march! Read the full press release at philachildrensalliance.org/press-releases #phillystpatricksparade #endchildsexabuse #endchildabuse #civicadvocate #localhero

Registration is now open online for our virtual, "Healing Your Inner Child: Parenting After Child Sexual Abuse as a Survivor" caregiver workshop. Join us for an engaging, supportive conversation that is open to all. To find out more and to register, click the link in our bio.

Check out this delightful message from Evelyn Rodriguez Devine, one of our chairs for this year’s Bear Affair. We’re so grateful to have three chairs this year who are helping us plan, execute, and spread the word. Get your tickets today at bearaffair.org!

Next month, members of our PCA team will join Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy (@pcva.phila) in observation of National Crime Victims Rights Week, including their annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on 4/24/24 at City Hall. Please consider joining us as we remember and honor victims of crime and violence and take a stand against all types of violence in our communities. #pcva #nationalcrimevictimsrightsweek #NCVRW #community #awareness #honor #hope #victimsrights #victimservices #philadelphia

Meet our new Manager of Clinical Services, Katharine Wenocur! Katharine manages our trauma clinicians, Child Victims of Human Trafficking Assessment Coordinator, Bilingual Clinical Case Manager, and internship students from local universities. She is also an affiliate faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University, where she teaches and advises students training to become play therapists. Welcome to PCA, Katharine! We're so glad you are here! #welcome #newstaff #pca #nonprofit #philadelphia #endchildsexabuse

Our much-anticipated Bear Affair on Thursday, May 2 at the Linc features both a live and silent auction. Check out a preview of live auctions items and get your tickets for our fundraiser today at bearaffair.org! #itsyourbusinessphilly #havefundogood #nonprofit #fundraiser #endchildsexualabuse #endchildabuse #endchildsexabuse

Join us on March 27 at 6:30PM for "Healing Your Inner Child: Parenting After Child Sexual Abuse as a Survivor." This virtual caregiver workshop aims to create space for parent survivors who are helping their child cope with sexual abuse. Participants will develop coping skills to help heal their inner child. ��Registration is free and open to the general public.�� Sign up today by emailing Rayna Smaller at rsmaller@philachildrensalliance.org�

Last week, we collected almost 2,000 stuffed animals from our friend John Spadola, PetSmart Store Leader, and his team. These brand new, adorable plushies are making their way into our offices to bring joy and comfort to kids for days (and days and days!) to come. Thank you, John, and thank you to everyone who worked to pack and safely store this incredible donation. #petsmartcares #bearaffair #stuffedanimals #endchildsexabuse #inkinddonations #dogood

Attention! We are officially T-70 days until the 2024 Bear Affair at Lincoln Financial Field! Don’t miss this amazing event, featuring special guests (like our friend, Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and our favorite mascot, Swoop, pictured above), delicious food, silent and live auctions, and more. Have fun. Do good. Change lives. Get your tickets at bearaffair.org #bearaffair #countdown #endchildsexabuse #lincolnfinancialfield #gobirds #dogood

Each April, we plant pinwheels to continue to raise awareness around child sexual abuse. Please save the date for April 2 at 12PM and join us as we spread light and healing for child victims across our city during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Find out more at philachildrensalliance.org/preventionmonth #childabusepreventionmonth #endchildsexabuse #strongertogether #pinwheels #healing #hope #savethedate #phillyevents

Thanks to the generous support of the Department of Social Work at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we’re offering FREE CEU credits to social workers who attend this year’s PREVENT Conference. Interested in learning more? Register today at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent2024 or email our Program Manager, Sharon Rice at srice@philachildrensalliance.org to find out more! Social Work Accreditation Statement: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselor Statement: CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full program and complete the required evaluations are eligible for 5.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

In our PCA Word of the Day series, we ask staff members to share words that they would use to describe Philadelphia Children’s Alliance. Our first word of the day is "HOPEFUL." “PCA is really a hopeful place. We work together with our families to bring hope for recovery and healing in some of the darkest times, to make room for all the light that is to come.” To learn more about the work we do, visit us at philachildrensalliance.org #hope #healing #recovery #philadelphiachildrensalliance

Calling all parents, child and youth leaders, teachers, and youth and family service professionals! Join us for our annual PREVENT Conference on Thursday, April 4 from 9AM – 4PM at Braid Mill in Germantown. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with colleagues, experts, and caregivers in candid conversation around prevention, recovery, and healing from child sexual abuse. Registration is FREE and open now at philachildrensalliance.org/prevent-2024

Did you know that over 800 human trafficking cases were filed in Pennsylvania in the last five years? At PCA, we know the impact this abuse has on our children. Nilsa Ulerio, MHP (pictured) is our Bilingual Child Victims of Human Trafficking (CVHT) Program Coordinator at PCA. Nilsa is one of the only clinicians in the region providing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialized for child victims of human trafficking. The work that she does to support these victims directly impacts their healing and recovery. For more information on Human Trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawarenessmonth #itsyourbusinessphilly

Thank you to The Philadelphia Foundation for generously donating $30,000 to PCA at the end of 2023. The Philadelphia Foundation has a longstanding history of supporting our community and they have been an amazing partner in our fight against child sexual abuse. We are so grateful for all they do. Find out more about the The Philadelphia Foundation and their work at philafound.org #stopchildsexabuse #itsyourbusinessphilly #gratitude #philadelphiafoundation

Don’t forget to join us this Thursday for our free virtual caregiver workshop – Keeping Kids Safe Online. We will talk about how to set boundaries for your children’s internet activities and learn what to do and who to go to if you need support. Limited spots are available, so register now at the link in our bio! #keepkidssafe #internetsafety #onlineworkshop #virtuallunchandlunch #lunchandlearn #endchildsexabuse

Thank you to Madelyn Morrison and nadeen herring from The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center for providing our staff (alongside a few members of the Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center) an incredible LGBTQ 101: Creating Safe & Inclusive Spaces training this month. The Attic Youth Center is one of our 23 mental health partners who provides trauma informed clinical treatment for our client population. Our staff is committed to supporting all the children who come through our doors, and trainings like these from The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center help us do just that. Pictured from L-R: Benita Williams (PCA), nadeen herring, Madelyn Morrison, Vickie Melvin (PCA) #lgbtqia #training #prevent #educate #Inclusivity

We are so excited to share our gratitude for Jordan Mailata and the whole Philly Special Team. Last month, they made a truly transformative gift – fueled by the profits from the 2023 “A Philly Special Christmas” album – to support Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and to help end child sexual abuse. Thank you to Jordan, everyone who worked on A Philly Special Christmas (@aphillyspecialchristmas), and each one of the fans who purchased the album and made this gift possible. What an incredible way to wrap up the year!

Buy your tickets now for our most important fundraiser of the year! Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. We can't wait to see you there. Find out more at bearaffair.org.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, aimed to educate the public about the realities of human trafficking and the role we all play in preventing and responding to signs of this abuse in our own communities. Stay tuned this month as we share tips, stats, and resources around Human Trafficking and how we can all make a difference. #humantrafficking #humantraffickingprevention #prevent #educate #itsyourbusinessphilly #humantraffickingresources

Jamila Anderson, our Lead Intake Coordinator, just celebrated 10 years with Philadelphia Children’s Alliance! As Lead Intake Coordinator, Jamila has spent the last decade working closely with our partner agencies to triage referrals and schedule child interviews, ensuring collaboration at all stages of this complex process. Congrats, Jamila, and thank you for all you do, day in and day out. Your children and families are lucky to have you — and we are, too! #celebrate #10yearsofservice #endchildsexualabuse #prevent

At the end of 2023, our PCA staff had the chance to gather, unwind, and celebrate our year at @jacobsnorthwest in Mt. Airy. We ate delicious food, laughed, and even had an ugly sweater contest. You’ll see that Carolina Castano, our Lead Forensic Interviewer, was the clear winner – you can’t beat being the tree! As we launch into 2024, we are so grateful for our team, our community, and the impact we have on Philadelphia’s children. Thank you for being here and joining us on this journey! We cannot wait for all 2024 has in store. #ourpeople #ourmission #EndChildSexualAbuse

We are beyond excited to announce our next PREVENT conference! Save the date for April 4, 2024 and join us at @thebraidmill in Germantown for a new kind of experience fueled by connection, collaboration, and conversations around child sexual abuse and prevention. We can’t wait to share more. Contact Sharon Rice (srice@philachildrensalliance.org) to join us. #PREVENT #endchildsexualabuse #conference #unconference #philadelphia #itsyourbusinessphilly

Earlier this month we hosted a free, virtual workshop for caregivers about keeping our kids safe online. PCA Staff joined one of our clinical partners for an engaging conversation around what our children are doing on social media and the best ways to check in and create boundaries. Our next session will be January 25th from 12:30 – 2pm and you can sign up now at the link in our bio. We hope to see you there! #keepkidssafe #onlineworkshop #zoom #cac #endchildsexabuse

Our good friends from Dunkin' (@dunkin) stopped by yesterday to start the holidays early! An extra special thank you to Brian McCauley and his son Brody, who dropped off tasty gifts not just for our staff at PCA, but for the whole Philadelphia Safety Collaborative crew (SVU, DHS, and the medical clinic). We are so grateful to have such thoughtful partners. Happy Holidays, Dunkin’! #happyholidays #dunkinlover #endchildsexabuse #philadelphiafoodie

Research shows that each year, hundreds of thousands of children in our country are sexually abused – and 60% of these young victims will never feel safe enough to disclose their abuse. Teaching our children that they can tell us about unsafe touches and behavior without getting in trouble is a huge step in growing their confidence and trust. Learn more about our mission to end child sexual abuse at philachildrensalliance.org #itsyourbusinessphilly #protectourchildren #penncac #endchildsexabuse

A huge thank you to our friends at Dare to Imagine Church (@d2ichurch), Volpe Koenig (@volpeandkoenig), and every one of our friends and supporters who contributed to this year’s Holiday Toy Drive. Because of your generosity, we get to provide holiday cheer to so many of the children and families we serve. Thank you again, from all of us! #holidaytoydrive #endchildsexabuse #philadelphia #cac #tistheseason

Last week, we were thrilled to join the Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) for our annual Mental Health Breakfast at Concilio. Pictured from left to right are @Vickie Melvin Vickie Melvin (PCA Associate Director), Jamica Cropper-Pam (CFAR Director of Outpatient Program-Northeast), Syeeda Martin (CFAR Together Through Trauma Program Director), Belen Gomez (CFAR Children Deserving Services Program Director), and Sharon Rice (PCA Program Manager.) Our community connections allow us to make an even larger impact on children and their families and we could not be more grateful to our partners.

Leaving kids in vulnerable situations leaves them open to abuse. When we have to leave our kids in solo care with another adult, make sure you do as much as possible to leave open channels of communication and be present as much as you can, even in your absence. #itsyoursbusinessphilly #protectourchildren #holidaytips #homefortheholidays #penncac #endchildsexabuse

We are so excited for a special shopping event with @kendrascott in Ardmore! They will be donating 20% of all sales in-store on December 13 and online from the 13 - 16th (using promo code GIVEBACK-FQNGP) to support our work. We can't wait. Let us know if you plan on shopping for good! #shopforgood #kendrascott #mainlinepa #giveback

Help us support the children and families we serve in our annual toy drive! You can shop and ship directly to us from our Amazon Wishlist, make a donation on our site, our donate toys and gifts to our office. Find out more: philachildrensalliance.org/toydrive2023

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our virtual “Keeping Kids Safe Online” Caregiver Workshop! There is still time to sign up to learn more about the critical challenges around keeping our children safe on the internet and how we can support them. Reach out to Rayna Smaller, LSW to register: rsmaller@philachildrensalliance.org #endchildsexabuse #itsyourbusinessphilly #onlineworkshop #prevent

We are so grateful to our friends and partners at @Aon Aon Philadelphia for providing lunch for our entire staff on Friday. Not only did it give us all a chance to take a break and connect – it was also incredibly delicious! Aon Philadelphia have been generous supporters of Philadelphia Children's Alliance since 2009 and play a critical role in the impact we have on our children. Thank you again, Aon!

We’ve just earned our 2023 Platinum Seal with @candiddotorg ! Candid provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector, helping people understand how organizations like ours utilize their donations and create impact. Thank you to our team for ensuring that we are consistently candid with our supporters and our families. #candid #candiddotorg #transparency #nonprofits #endchildsexabuse