Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center

08/27/2026

Our is back! Join us on Sept 23 for an informational hour with Dr. Berger and Dr. Deutsch as they discuss improving early identification of children who are victims of torture. Registration is open in Bridge: https://ow.ly/QvvJ50ZGcWh

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2026 NSDTA Education Conference, October 4-7 in Salt Lake City!

Connect with, learn from, and exchange best practices with fellow workforce development experts. Learn why it's so much more than a conference: https://aphsa.org/nsdta-conference/

Early bird registration ends 9/17.

National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) Education Conference October 4-7, 2026 | Salt Lake City, UT 2026 REGISTRATION NOW

08/07/2026

Free webinar from CWLA: Using Organizational Assessment to Address Secondary Trauma in Child Welfare Settings - Fri., Sept. 11. Learn more:

Trauma exposure experienced by child welfare staff has been closely linked to engagement with clients, risk and safety-related decision-making, and staff turnover. Child welfare agencies often identify secondary trauma (ST) as an occupational hazard for staff but struggle with how to intervene. This...

08/05/2026

"There couldn't be a time where the profession of social work is more critical." Learn more about and join us in welcoming Pitt's new School of Social Work dean, Dr. Kyaien O. Conner. https://ow.ly/MCSo50ZvWU3

08/04/2026

More than $100K awarded to Allegheny County homeless youth pursuing post-secondary education.

Xavier Littlejohn, an Obama Academy and Pitt grad, recognized for perserverence by Homeless Children's Education Fund.

https://ow.ly/oKrU50ZvX1p

Jessie Gaither’s expectations weren’t very high when she connected with the Homeless Children’s Education Fund last summer. “I had a chaotic summer last year,” said Jessie, now 16 and a rising junior at Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy. “I thought this would be ano...

08/03/2026

Research study opportunity: A new from The Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research seeks to examine how emerging adults who aged out of in the US understand and experience relational permanence, with particular attention to the perceived role of at least one caring, supportive adult in their lives.

Learn more:

project WHO STAYED? Lasting Connections After Foster Care Current Projects Lasting Connections After Foster Care Study This study will examine how emerging adults who aged out of foster care (age 18-23) in the US understand and experience relational permanence, with particular attention to the perce...

07/30/2026

What a Wednesday! Activity and wellness sessions continue, plus more memories were made. What will tomorrow bring? Check back to find out.

07/29/2026

85 older youth representing 30 counties! It's the 2026 PA YAB Older Youth Retreat. Here's a quick peek from Monday and Tuesday. More memories to come as the week rolls on!

07/16/2026

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) is a valuable resource for pregnant or postpartum individuals. It offers free, confidential support 24/7 with interpreters supporting over 60 languages.

Whether by text or call, professional counselors are here to listen and provide support. Learn more about the Hotline: https://ow.ly/eY6r50Zjrpk

07/13/2026

The Back to School Webinar Series is back, every Wed from 1-2 pm Jul 15 thru Aug 19, in collaboration with PDE, ABA, PHEAA, and more.
7/15: Educational Stability 101: https://ow.ly/TLZ850ZmYk3
7/22: Pennsylvania High School Graduation Requirements: https://ow.ly/a1zu50ZmYk2
7/29: Schools Engaging Families: https://ow.ly/yL9I50ZmYk0
8/5: Transition Planning: https://ow.ly/mKas50ZmYk5
8/12: Youth in Care Transitioning to College: https://ow.ly/AGSa50ZmYk1
8/19: Barriers to Education: https://ow.ly/OEfm50ZmYjZ