The mission of the Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) is to build capacity in communities to improve outcomes for Georgia's children, youth and families. Through grants and technical assistance, we help communities implement "Caring Communities," a systematic approach to coordinating child prevention and intervention programs.
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Promoting Social Competence in Young Children, ages birth to fiveThursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmPromoting Social Competence in Young Children, ages birth to five, is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Successful Strategies to Effectively Deliver an Abstinence-Centered Curriculum to YouthThursday, April 1, 2010 - 9:30am - 3:00pmThis workshop is designed to educate, equip and empower adults who work with youth to effectively deliver abstinence-centered education to youth in an environment or culture where many people believe it is an unrealistic message. |
Affirming DiversityMonday, April 12, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmAffirming Diversity is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Communicating with Skill and HeartThursday, April 15, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmCommunicating with Skill and Heart is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Magic List of Positive Guidance Techniques in Working with Young Children, ages birth to fiveThursday, May 6, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pmMagic List of Positive Guidance Techniques in Working with Young Children, ages birth to five, is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Organizational Cultural CompetenceThursday, May 27, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmOrganizational Cultural Competence is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Authentic Relationships with Diverse FamiliesThursday, June 10, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmAuthentic Relationships with Diverse Families is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Inclusion: Warm and Welcoming Environments for Children with Special Needs, ages birth to fiveThursday, June 24, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmInclusion: Warm and Welcoming Environments for Children with Special Needs, ages birth to five is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Building Equitable CommunitiesThursday, July 15, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmBuilding Equitable Communities is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Caring for the CaregiverThursday, July 29, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pmCaring for the Caregiver is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Effective Use of the ASQ Screening Tool in Planning and Referring, ages birth to fiveThursday, August 12, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pmEffective Use of the ASQ Screening Tool in Planning and Referring, ages birth to five, is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Engaging MenThursday, August 26, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pmEngaging Men is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Promoting Social Competence in Young Children, ages birth to fiveThursday, September 9, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pmPromoting Social Competence in Young Children, ages birth to five, is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |
Cultural CompetenceThursday, September 23, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:30pmCultural Competence training is provided by Sheltering Arms for Kids and sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families. For more information or to register, please contact Nika Shields at nshields@shelteringarmsforkids.com. view |