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Winter 2023 Professional Newsletter

 
                               

Greetings from SFG Project Coordinator

As the winter season comes to an end and we enter the vibrant warmth of spring, it's a perfect time to reinvigorate our projects, ideas, and passions that have lain dormant for the past few months. This is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to strengthen families in our communities. Let's use the upcoming spring equinox as an opportunity to network and partner with other organizations, develop new skills, and explore new ideas and concepts related to those we serve. By doing so, we can create lasting positive change in the lives of children, families, and communities that will flourish for generations.

Kindly, 

Kendra Cole, MPA
Contact: kcole@gsu.edu or sfg@gsu.edu

"EMBEDDING THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS"
CHALLENGE

Seize this unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families! Submit testimonials, pictures, and/or videos of your organization implementing the five protective factors and be one of only five organizations to receive a special gift. To qualify, all five protective factors must be represented in your submission. 

Remember to show us the creativity, boldness, and innovation in your organization's work. Simply email your submission to sfg@gsu.edu by March 31, 2023 to highlight the work that your organization is doing to help strengthen communities one family at a time.   

A Unique Perspective on Black History:
Examining Trauma & Resiliency in the Black Community
Strengthening Families Georgia celebrates the uniqueness of culture and diversity that unites the various communities across the state. Thus, we hold strongly to the belief our differences should be acknowledged and celebrated.  In honor of Black History, we celebrate beyond the month of February by continuing to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of African Americans. Let us continue to raise awareness by acknowledging the struggles they have faced to get to where they are now and by recognizing the potential for continued progress.  By educating ourselves on the history of African Americans, we can help create a more equitable and just society for all. 

The Historical Trauma Among African Americans podcast series brought to you by FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) explores the multi-generational impact of historical trauma on African American families and their resiliency. This podcast series offers a unique perspective on the distinctive challenges faced by African Americans across the ages. From the cycle of oppression to the modern-day implications of generational trauma, professionals will learn how the past continues to influence the present, the powerful and long-lasting effects of trauma, and the resilience of African American families in the face of ongoing adversity. Professionals can gain insight into how to promote resiliency and healing within this community.
Join the Movement of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
Building Together. Prevention in Partnership.
 
While April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, child abuse is an unfortunate reality that occurs daily. That is why it is so important to explore ways to make an impact and prevent child abuse. Prevent Child Abuse Georgia's website provides a wealth of resources to raise awareness and educate during CAP Month and throughout the year. Professionals, caregivers, and stakeholders have access to free downloadable resources, social media content, events, CAP toolkits, and more. Click the link below to access CAP Month resources and start making an impact today.
 


2022 Annual Report

Strengthening Families Georgia works to inspire action through education, awareness, and advocacy through the support of partners like you. Here are some of our accomplishments and highlights from 2022.

 
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Unlock the Power of Resources to Strengthen Families
 

PROTECTIVE FACTORS TRAINING SERIES

The Strengthening Families framework is a research-informed approach developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) to improve family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. This approach works to equip child welfare systems, early education programs, prevention organizations, and other community-based initiatives with strategies to build five Protective Factors in families. These protective factors serve as buffers that enable caregivers facing stressors to access resources and develop the skills necessary to effectively raise their children. By implementing the Strengthening Families protective factors framework, caregivers can gain access to the tools and resources they need to provide their children with a safe, nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Enhance your work by attending a free 2-hour virtual session or self-paced online training on each of the Protective Factors. Learn how to effectively implement the Protective Factors in your work and gain valuable insights to help strengthen families. Sign up now to get the most out of the session and begin building stronger and healthier communities!
 
More to Come in 2023

Mandated Reporter Training of Trainers | May 10 - 11; June 7 - 8 
Applications open March 20. Visit the PCA Georgia website to apply.

SFG Protective Factors Training of Trainers | Aug. 15 -16            
Applications will open on June 1. For more info, visit the Strengthening Families Georgia website.

Community Cafe Host Facilitator Training | Sept. 26 
Registration will begin in late summer. For more info, visit the Strengthening Families Georgia website.
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Strengthening Families Georgia (SFG) represents a multi-disciplinary statewide partnership dedicated to embedding five research-based Protective Factors into services and supports for children and their families. SFG is housed at Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Georgia, at Georgia State University. 
 
For more information on Strengthening Families Georgia, contact Kendra Cole, Strengthening Families Georgia Statewide Coordinator at SFG@gsu.edu 
 
StrengtheningFamiliesGA.org
This project was supported in part by the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Community Based Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CFDA 93.590). Points of view or opinions stated in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Community Based Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CFDA 93.590).
Copyright © 2023 Strengthening Families Georgia, All rights reserved.


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