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2. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Wikipedia

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   The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a state agency in Pennsylvania dedicated to providing care and support to vulnerable citizens. With a range of program offices, the department administers various services including eligibility determination, foster care, early childhood development, services for individuals with disabilities, long-term living programs, and management of ...

3. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act - Wikipedia

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   The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( Public Law 93–247) of 1988 provides financial assistance for demonstration programs for the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and to establish a National Center on Child Abuse. Additionally, it identifies the federal role in supporting research, evaluation ...

4. Child Welfare Information Gateway - Wikipedia

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   The Child Welfare Information Gateway is the congressionally mandated and funded information service of the United States Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services. [1] It was established in 2006 to replace the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information ...

5. Recognizing Types of Child Abuse and How to Respond - Healthline

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   Examples of physical abuse include: shaking, throwing, or hitting a child. excessive pinching, slapping, or tripping. forcing a child to run or exercise as punishment. burning or scalding skin ...

6. Child Abuse & Neglect: Possible Behavioral Signs & Physical ...

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   If you suspect it, call your local child protective services, police, a hospital, or a hotline, such as the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453. You don’t have to give your name.

7. Causes of Child Abuse: Why Some Adults Hurt Children - Healthline

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   Your local Department of Human Resources can be a helpful place to start. Call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). This group can help you find ...

8. Child protective services - Wikipedia

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   Child protective services ( CPS) is the name of an agency in many U.S. states responsible for providing child protection, which includes responding to reports of child abuse or neglect. Some states use other names, often attempting to reflect more family-centered (as opposed to child-centered) practices, such as department of children and ...

9. Dealing With Adult Child Estrangement, a ‘Modern ... - WebMD

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   Dealing With Adult Child Estrangement, a ‘Modern-Day Epidemic’. June 20, 2023 -- Edward T., a retired doctor from Pennsylvania, has had no contact with his 44-year-old daughter for 11 years ...