List of Parent Resources/ Training Programs
Celebrate Life International - Teach One to Lead One (T1L1)
The Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) philosophy will be used to develop character and leadership skills of young people in Cobb County. The T1L1 program includes materials and personnel that equip young people to build lives of integrity, create positive relationships, stand strong in healthy habits and to multiply their influence among their peers. This international program includes mentoring, powerful training aids, practical materials, exciting presentations and hands-on activities. The delivery of T1L1 is comprised of several components as described below: Curriculum – Students will receive weekly instruction in the classroom as specified in the T1L1 curriculum. The program emphasizes principle-based living to the students and it challenges them to adopt that philosophy in their lives. The T1L1 Facilitator will introduce concepts and provide students with application opportunities for those concepts through stories, group activities, role-playing, etc. Each weekly session is designed to help the student visualize how to implement the principles in their life and how to influence others.
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For more information about this service contact:
Robin Harshbarger/Chief Program Officer
770-529-7700 x 23
770-529-7711
rharshbarger@celebratelife.org
Cobb & Douglas Public Health - Media - Smart Youth
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! This engaging and exciting curriculum helps young people understand the complex media world around them. It will also help them make thoughtful decisions about issues important to their health, specifically nutrition and physical activity. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) National Youth Media Campaign, this program is coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Media-Smart Youth combines youth development principles and practices with current media analysis, content, up-to-date research findings, and federal recommendations about nutrition learning standards.
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For more information about this service contact:
Amy Hoffman / Public Health Educator
770-432-0112 ext. 226
770-432-1774
ahoffman@dhr.state.ga.us
Cobb County Community Services Board- Next Steps - Next Steps
Cobb/Douglas County CSB is pleased to offer a program for children and adolescents called Next Steps. The Next Steps program provides a comprehensive array of mental health and substance abuse services for children and adolescents including medication management, psychiatric assessment, individual, family and group counseling, parenting classes and community support services. Services are child centered and family focused with an emphasis on individualized and accessible treatment for young people and their families. We accept Medicaid (all types, including MCOs Amerigroup, Cenpatico and Magellan) PeachCare, or other Insurance and can also make other financial arrangements using a self-pay sliding fee scale. In order to meet the needs of the young people we serve, Next Steps utilizes an interdisciplinary team comprised of child and adolescent psychiatrists and more than 50 experienced counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses and community support workers. The Cobb/Douglas CSB also offers the Youth Offender Re-entry Program (YORP) that addresses the needs of sentenced substance-abusing juveniles who are returning from incarceration through assessment, transition planning, systems coordination, treatment and follow-up. Funding for this program is provided by SAMHSA.
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For more information about this service contact:
Jamie Allison/Child and Adolescent Coordinator
770-514-2422, ext. 2023
770-514-9853
jallison@cobbcsb.com
Cobb County Public Library System - Story Time
THe libraries through out Cobb present story times for children of all ages. These include age appropriate books and activities which encourage the love of books and reading. These are great resources for parents and teachers looking to keep children active with books through out the summer and school year.
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For more information about this service contact:
Patricia Latch Program Coordinator
770) 528-2342
770) 528-2349
latchp@cobbcat.org
Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. - Parents Assuring Student Success
This program recognizes the importance of parental involvement in education and focuses on the academic achievement of children. It helps to open the lines of communication between the school and the home. It draws the parents to the school and enhances a positive attitude toward learning while providing a productive learning environment in the home. Modules include Attitude, a Home Environment conducive to children's success in school, Concentration, Organization, & Listening skills, Managing Homework, Note-taking skills, Test-taking skills, Memory & Thinking skills, & Reading skills.
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For more information about this service contact:
Carol Fey, Executive Director
678-503-0901
678-503-0902
cfey@cismcc.org
GivingBack Foundation, Inc. - Leadership SOAR
Leadership S.O.A.R. was designed for elementary and middle school youth, between the ages of 8 and 14 who want to learn and apply leadership principles. S.O.A.R. stands for Service and Opportunity plus Action equals Results. The program Curriculum consists of the development of Character Traits and Ethical Leadership Skills, Parliamentary Procedures, SKILLS Development and Community Service Projects.
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For more information about this service contact:
Cathy L. Bailey/Exec. Dir.
(770) 745-4306
(770) 745-9258
baileyc@givingbackfdn.org
MUST Ministries - Nurturing Parenting Program
The Nurturing Parenting Program is developed from a basis that supports the growth and development of parents and children as caring people who treat others with respect and dignity. It consists of 4-8 sessions for both parents and children.
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For more information about this service contact:
debi acree
678/218-4491
770/424-4443
dacree@mustministries.org
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia - 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline
HELPLINE serves callers from the State of Georgia providing information, support and linkages to community resources. Callers are able to consult and problem solve in a safe, confidential manner. If requested, callers can also receive follow-up HELPLINE support. Expected outcomes are linkages to community resources and information and support that will result in more stability for families. Through the youth outreach strategy, "Need to Talk?", youth who call the Helpline receive assistance with life skills and problem solving as well as a supportive environment to discuss difficult issues.
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For more information about this service contact:
Liz Ferguson, Associate Director of Programs
404-870-6566
404-870-6541
lizf@pcageorgia.org