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Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: March 2025

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Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your […]

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Virtual Regional Training: Decoding Teens: Communication Clicks

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Parenting a teenager can feel like you're trying to understand someone you have never met before! It's completely normal to worry about whether you're connecting in a meaningful way or if communication seems impossible. But here's the good news—just by wanting to connect with your teen, you're already making amazing progress! In this fun and […]

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Webinar: Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)

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Oppositional Defiance Disorder, or ODD. What separates an ODD diagnosis from the average child/teenager exhibiting defiant behaviors? Learn more about ODD, its symptoms and behaviors associated with it—as well as coping skills and strategies for parents. Presented by: Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW

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Virtual Regional Training: Life Skills and Preparation: How to Help Your Child get Started

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Are you ready to assist your child in gaining an early advantage and establishing the foundation for the life they envision? Excited about the upcoming chapters in life but uncertain about how to guide your child toward their goals? Look no further – you've found the right resource! By embracing a proactive stance rather than […]

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REAL TALK: Behavioral Health Treatment Options

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April is Counseling Awareness Month. We will discuss different treatment modalities that families and youth might be exposed to through counseling. Presented by: Chena Blanchard

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Webinar: Mandated Reporting

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Child serving professionals and volunteers may suspect child abuse or have a child disclose abuse to them through their work with children. Learn how to recognize factors associated with abuse and neglect prevention, understand how the laws around mandated reporting affect you, and learn the process for handling a disclosure of abuse. Presented by: Kathyrn […]

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Virtual Regional Training: Identifying Grief in Children

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This training examines the stages of grief as experienced by children in care. Participants will also be given information on how to identify grief in their children and how grief manifests in behavioral symptoms.  Presented by: Natasha Moriarty, LMSW

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Parenting Time: Guardianship/Foster 101:

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This group will discuss new placements: preparing and adjusting to family roles. Presented by: Janae Combs

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Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: April 2025

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Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your […]

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Webinar: Facilitating a Deeper Connection with your Foster Children: A Practical Approach

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This interactive workshop will explore practical ways to build a deeper relationship with your foster children. Whether you are new as a foster parent or just looking to build a more meaningful connection with your children, this workshop will provide practical guidance on how to facilitate connection. 

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Webinar: Ending the Silence for Families

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Ending the Silence for Families is a 1-hour presentation designed for adults with middle or high school-aged youth. It covers the warning signs of mental health conditions, effective communication strategies, and how to collaborate with school staff. This program empowers families to create a culture of understanding and support Presented by: NAMI Georgia Angel Faison Affiliate Supervisor & Program Coordinator

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GET REAL TEEN GROUP FOR 13-19 YEAR OLDS: SUMMERTIME SELF-CARE

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Summer is the perfect time to unwind, but true relaxation goes beyond just taking a break. Join us for this refreshing webinar on summertime self-care, where you’ll learn how to balance fun and relaxation while taking care of your mental and physical well-being. Make this summer your best yet by investing in yourself. Join us […]

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