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Healthy Families America

WebGeorgia has 9 Healthy Families Georgia (HFG) programs, serving 26 counties. HFG promotes positive parenting and child well-being and prevents the abuse and neglect of …

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Essentials for Childhood

WebGeorgia Essentials for Childhood is part of a comprehensive effort for child abuse and neglect prevention across several states using the Essentials for Childhood framework …

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Georgia Mandated Reporting Information

WebA report must be made within 24 hours by phone or electronically: DFCS’ centralized intake is available 24/7 by calling: 1-855-GACHILD (1-855-422-4453) OR reporting online …

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Protective Factors

WebProtective Factors. Strengthening Families™ is a research-informed framework and approach to preventing child abuse and neglect. Developed by the Center for the Study …

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Maltreatment Research and Statistics

WebReporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Suspected child abuse or neglect should be reported to the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by …

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Child Abuse Prevention Toolkit

WebWhile April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month), child abuse happens everyday and so must prevention efforts. PCA Georgia provides sample communications pieces …

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Annual Conference

WebGeorgia’s 2022 Virtual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect will be held virtually September 14th and 15th featuring prevention and intervention focused topics. PCA …

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April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights importance of …

WebATLANTA, GA MARCH 10, 2024 — April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when Prevent Child Abuse America and Prevent Child Abuse …

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

WebThe Georgia ACEs Connection Community is an action-based social network for sectors, communities and individuals to utilize the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) …

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The power of a mother's example

WebEditor’s note: Members of the PCA Georgia team met Mamie Odom, center, at the recent Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Her mother, Anita Odom, serves as National …

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A Vision for Child and Family Well-Being

WebThe Plan Then & Now Both the original state plan developed in 1993, and the new 2020 plan aim to prevent child abuse and neglect at the individual,

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Gov. Kemp proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

WebA proclamation signed by Gov. Kemp commemorates April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Our work to advocate for child and family well-being is vital to …

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Laying down the wooden spoon: The evidence behind spanking

WebThe evidence behind spanking. By Jyll Walsh, DrPH, Assistant Director of PCA Georgia & Melissa Cameron, MPH, Graduate Research Assistant. In 2018, the …

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Tip Sheet How to Embed Strengthening Families in Your …

Web1 Tip Sheet How to Embed Strengthening Families in Your Organization’s Work Directions: Check the first box if you have already done the item. Check the 2nd box by choosing 3 items that you are willing to do within the next 3 months. Awareness Review the websites for Strengthening Families Georgia (SFG)

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Table of Contents

Web5. The 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Month theme is “Building A Hopeful Future, Together.”. Prevent Child Abuse Georgia is building a narrative of hope for children and families …

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Programs and Resources for Housing Assistance in Georgia …

Web2 www.PCAGeorgia.org The Georgia Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is a tenant-based rental assistance program that assists low income individuals and families in renting safe, decent and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market. For more information on rental assistance, contact the Call

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WebPCA Georgia. Strengthening Families and Inspiring Action Through Education, Awareness and Advocacy.

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