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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘜𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 & 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵. 11 • The Georgia Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect planning committee is seeking innovative workshops that strengthen families through the prevention, intervention, or treatment of child abuse and neglect. Submissions that promote this year’s theme, 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚, will be prioritized. • 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 The 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚 theme reflects a movement away from family surveillance toward a culture of support that values and uplifts people raising children. The need for caregivers to be supported is universal. Systems, communities, and individuals can proactively respond to strengthen families by building protective factors and being a resource for caregivers to lean on. • 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚: https://lnkd.in/enKAct3i

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘜𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 & 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵. 11 • The Georgia Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect planning committee is seeking innovative workshops that strengthen families through the prevention, intervention, or treatment of child abuse and neglect. Submissions that promote this year’s theme, 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚, will be prioritized. • 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 The 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚 theme reflects a movement away from family surveillance toward a culture of support that values and uplifts people raising children. The need for caregivers to be supported is universal. Systems, communities, and individuals can proactively respond to strengthen families by building protective factors and being a resource for caregivers to lean on. • 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚: https://lnkd.in/enKAct3i

SAL Community Services' President & CEO, Marcy Mendenhall, shared about the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (IL HB5451) which would consolidate Illinois early childhood services into a single state agency as a means to enhance coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness. Learn more about the importance of this new state level alignment and the impact it will have on local families as we strive to create equitable access to child care in our region. https://lnkd.in/gjVjmHCv

"The first thing we ask is 'what's going on?'" - Crystal E. Brown-Garrant We understand that no two communities are the same, so instead of delivering one-size-fits-all solutions, we start by listening—gathering insights and understanding what works best to protect our kids. This method ensures that our 'Know The Signs' programs, like 'Start With Hello' and 'Say Something' are tailored to create lasting, meaningful impact in preventing violence and fostering stronger connections.

Well said Jim Davnie and Kent Pekel. With a focus on solutions, Family Engagement, Positive School Climate/Multi-tiered Systems of support, Data-Driven Early Warning Systems, Increased Caring Adults and Mentors, we are addressing the root causes instead of solely placing the blame on the student and/or their families. According to the MN Student Survey data, 25% of 11th grade students, 28% of 9th grade students, 32% of 8th grade students, and 54% of 5th grade students in MN say "adults in my community care quite a bit/very much about me". Flip the language and say out loud the % of students who feel adults don't care about them. This is why our community efforts to listen to and come alongside our young people is so important. Our young folks need multiple layers of support and this isn't only the school's responsibility. We continue our efforts to open a youth center in our small rural community for this very reason; our youth have told us what they need! Read more in MN Alliance with Youth report, Chronic Absenteeism: A National and Local Challenge. https://lnkd.in/gM-rXwwW

Best practices for safer school design have evolved and will continue to evolve. This can make it difficult for school administrators to know they are making the most effective decisions for enhancing school security today and in the future. To help, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy at Allegion, spoke to Campus Security Today to provide key insights. Listen to the full conversation below: http://ms.spr.ly/6048mE4NY

From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5

From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5

Best practices for safer school design have evolved and will continue to evolve. This can make it difficult for school administrators to know they are making the most effective decisions for enhancing school security today and in the future. To help, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy at Allegion, spoke to Campus Security Today to provide key insights. Listen to the full conversation below: http://ms.spr.ly/6048m8VGe

Best practices for safer school design have evolved and will continue to evolve. This can make it difficult for school administrators to know they are making the most effective decisions for enhancing school security today and in the future. To help, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy at Allegion, spoke to Campus Security Today to provide key insights. Listen to the full conversation below: http://ms.spr.ly/6046mHyj4