1. Keeping Children Safe January 23, 2018
Candace Ford, Executive Director

2. Who we are:
Candace Ford, Executive Director of Counseling, Psychological and Social Work Services (roles)
Angela Washington, School Police Investigator
Heather Van Looy, Program Specialist Instructional Technology/Media Services
Brian Devore, Health and Physical Education Coordinator

3. What is child safety? ​ Basic Need and foundational Physical Emotional
Internet ​
Mandated reporters, train on abuse to all schools, Suicide Prevention for all certificated employees in GA

4. Watch outs Anxiety/Depression/Risk Stress/expectations and stigma
Social media
Opioids/Controlled Substances
Disengagement

5. What we are doing
NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies presentations to psychologists/social workers/counselors
Joint Presentation and film viewing Spring, 2018 (North); Collaborative panel (South)
Child Lures/Think First Stay Safe (Brian Devore)
Optional Second Step Programming (K-8)
Strategic Plan
Darkness to Light Grant Training
CARE team
Signs of Suicide – Jason Flatt Act
Sharing parent resources
Free linkages for help
Optional mental health in schools
Text a Tip Launch in 5 schools this month (FC Govt. initiative)
Quick Tip (Angela Washington/Shannon Flounnory)

6. What you can do Educate your children Talk about sensitive topics
Explain that your child always has a line to you, no matter what circumstance
Monitor social media
Educate yourself about trends
Share examples

7. Parent and/or School Resources
They have a fb page, also.
Contact
For media inquiries, Ben Halpert at

9. Training contact for Stewards of Children
Carol Neal Rossi
Regional Prevention Coordinator
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy

10. Resources, cont. Jason Foundation
Youth Mental Health First Aid (FCS has facilitators)
LRJ Foundation -
Ask your schools about clubs (example: Will to Live, etc.)

11. Free NAMI resources and presentations

12. NAMI Contact NAMI Northside Atlanta 770-656-7462
Beth Sanders, President

13. LRJ Foundation
Teressa Stann Executive Director LRJ Foundation Mental Health & Wellness Education.
Creating an Interactive Discussion on Mental Health in Schools and Your Community. Facebook.com/LRJ Foundation LRJFoundation.com
Mindfulneess, support for academics, coping skills

14. Questions?
Thank you for allowing us to come speak with you!