YWCA York is here to assist you in having that hard conversation about abuse. While it is never an easy topic to discuss, it’s one we need to have to protect our most vulnerable population, our children. We are offering a live webinar training to mandated reporters. This training will help guide you through understanding your responsibility of the protection of children per the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). State Certified Trainers will cover topics such as the categories of abuse, the history and purpose of the CPSL, signs and symptoms of abuse, and how to make a report. This 3-hour training will give you the tools, resources, and strategies you need to gain a better understanding of knowing your role in the protection of children.

We all have the responsibility to protect our children from harm, Child Protective Services Law requires certain professionals to make reports of suspected child abuse and neglect to Childline. These professionals are called Mandated Reporters and may include:

• Teachers and Educators
• Childcare Providers
• Health Care Providers
• Social Service Providers
• Foster Parents
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Spiritual and Religious Leaders

Instructors:

Julie Himler - Director of Community Education, YWCA York; State Certified Trainer
Joanie Wolf - Training Specialist, YWCA York; State Certified Trainer

Where:

This will be a live virtual webinar with State Certified Trainers of Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link.

When:

August 25, 2021 - 9am-12pm

Cost:

$25/person

More Information:

This training helps you gain the 3-hour requirement per the CPSL. “Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse” is appropriate for all mandated reports. The training is specifically approved by the Department of Human Services in accordance with Act 31 of 2014 and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services in accordance with Act 126 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code.