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November 2018
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October 29, 2018	October 30, 2018	October 31, 2018	November 1, 2018	November 2, 2018	November 3, 2018	November 4, 2018
November 5, 2018	November 6, 2018	November 7, 2018	November 8, 2018	November 9, 2018 12:00 pm: The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar 12:00 pm: The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar November 9, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm While foster care may be considered a risk factor for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), it is also a critical part of the solution to support these youth and their caregivers. Learn more about the intersection of foster care and CSEC, including risk factors, challenges, and successful engagement strategies of youth and caregivers in mental health treatment. Explore ways foster care providers can lead the charge in developing creative solutions, including specific program efforts underway in Atlanta to train and support foster parents. The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar More about The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar	November 10, 2018	November 11, 2018
November 12, 2018	November 13, 2018 7:00 pm: Taxes are Taxing - Webinar 7:00 pm: Taxes are Taxing - Webinar November 13, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tax Breaks for Foster & Adoptive Parents: If you're a foster or adoptive parent, it can be confusing to try to figure out what tax breaks and advantages are available to you. You might have other children and know the steps you need to take to claim them for tax purposes, but what about your foster or adopted child? You might be wondering, "Can I claim my foster/adopted child on my taxes?" This webinar will discuss the IRC criteria you need to meet. Taxes are Taxing - Webinar More about Taxes are Taxing - Webinar	November 14, 2018	November 15, 2018	November 16, 2018 12:00 pm: Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar 12:00 pm: Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar November 16, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Social Anxiety Disorder(SAD) is sometimes called a silent disorder because it can affect children for years before it is diagnosed. Children with Social Anxiety Disorder are more likely than their peers without SAD to develop depression by age 15 and substance abuse by age 17(Albano, 2014). Attendees will learn signs and symptoms of SAD, Parents Role to assist children with SAD, and Effective treatment for SAD. Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar More about Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar	November 17, 2018	November 18, 2018
November 19, 2018	November 20, 2018	November 21, 2018	November 22, 2018	November 23, 2018	November 24, 2018	November 25, 2018
November 26, 2018	November 27, 2018 7:00 pm: Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar 7:00 pm: Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar November 27, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Managing your kids online: An evaluation of the different tools and approaches to help you navigate the complexities of keeping your kids safe online. Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar More about Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar	November 28, 2018	November 29, 2018	November 30, 2018	December 1, 2018	December 2, 2018

November 2018

12:00 pm: The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar

November 9, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

While foster care may be considered a risk factor for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), it is also a critical part of the solution to support these youth and their caregivers. Learn more about the intersection of foster care and CSEC, including risk factors, challenges, and successful engagement strategies of youth and caregivers in mental health treatment. Explore ways foster care providers can lead the charge in developing creative solutions, including specific program efforts underway in Atlanta to train and support foster parents.

The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar

7:00 pm: Taxes are Taxing - Webinar

November 13, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tax Breaks for Foster & Adoptive Parents: If you're a foster or adoptive parent, it can be confusing to try to figure out what tax breaks and advantages are available to you. You might have other children and know the steps you need to take to claim them for tax purposes, but what about your foster or adopted child? You might be wondering, "Can I claim my foster/adopted child on my taxes?" This webinar will discuss the IRC criteria you need to meet.

Taxes are Taxing - Webinar

12:00 pm: Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar

November 16, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Social Anxiety Disorder(SAD) is sometimes called a silent disorder because it can affect children for years before it is diagnosed. Children with Social Anxiety Disorder are more likely than their peers without SAD to develop depression by age 15 and substance abuse by age 17(Albano, 2014). Attendees will learn signs and symptoms of SAD, Parents Role to assist children with SAD, and Effective treatment for SAD.

Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar

7:00 pm: Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar

November 27, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Managing your kids online: An evaluation of the different tools and approaches to help you navigate the complexities of keeping your kids safe online.

Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar

Building HOPE for Georgia’s Children!

Become A Caregiver

Current Caregivers

Resource Development Staff

Attend an Information Session

Become a Caregiver

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting?
Call 877-210-KIDS

Current Caregivers

Let us help you get the support and information you need.

Resource Development Staff

Locate Policy, Training, Events Resources, and More.

Become A Foster or Adoptive Parent

News & Events

News & Annoucements

12:00 pm: The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar

7:00 pm: Taxes are Taxing - Webinar

12:00 pm: Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar

7:00 pm: Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar

Building HOPE for Georgia’s Children!

Become A Caregiver

Current Caregivers

Resource Development Staff

Attend an Information Session

Become a Caregiver

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting? Call 877-210-KIDS

Current Caregivers

Let us help you get the support and information you need.

Resource Development Staff

Locate Policy, Training, Events Resources, and More.

News & Events

News & Annoucements

12:00 pm: The Intersection of Child Sex Trafficking and Foster Care: What Caregivers Need to Know - Webinar

7:00 pm: Taxes are Taxing - Webinar

12:00 pm: Youth Social Anxiety Disorder - Webinar

7:00 pm: Managing Your Kids Online - Webinar

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting?
Call 877-210-KIDS