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March 8, 2017 – March 9, 2017
Sex and relationships are an important part of adolescent development and can influence youth outcomes. In order to make healthy and responsible decisions, young people need support from the adults in their lives. However, adults and caregivers frequently feel ill prepared to initiate these conversations. Some adults and caregivers are afraid they will share too much or not enough, while others believe if they give information children will experiment prematurely. The good news for foster parents, caregivers, and case managers is that there is a lot you can do to positively influence adolescents’ decisions about these topics. As invested community members, this training will also educate participants on the research related to the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children-CSEC (child sex trafficking), victimization statistics in Georgia, and will prepare participants to spread awareness.
Georgia’s Personal Responsibility Education Program (GA-PREP) is pleased to host a series of 2-day trainings designed to help adults become a “Connected Caregiver”. These trainings have been designed specifically for foster parents, CCI and CPA caregivers, and case managers. Through funding from the DHS/DFCS Personal Responsibility Education program, these trainings are being offered for FREE for up to 50 attendees (per training date). Trainings will begin in February with encore trainings in March and April. Lunch will be provided at each training.
Come learn the skills you need to become a “Connected Caregiver”, strategies for starting conversations about sensitive topics, and tools for educating youth about healthy relationships.
Location: Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030