Archive for July 2019
School Attendance
Cobb non-profits ask commissioners to reconsider funding cuts
July 20, 2019 10:12 AM by Wendy Parker Article pulled from East Cobb News The leaders of several Cobb non-profits who’ve received county funding in the past are asking commissioners continue the…
Read MoreGA-506 Marietta/Cobb Continuum of Care PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal resources for homeless services through its Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program…
Read MoreBoard Orientation – What do you need to have prepared?
Welcoming new board members to your organization is an exciting experience! Orientation is a must – but what are the things your board members REALLY need to know before becoming…
Read MoreFree Virtual Resource! Part 2 – Mental Health Stigma and Resources
Mental Health Resources in Cobb County Foster Norman – Cobb Community Services Board Vivian Bethel – Harmony House Mental Health Stigma & Cultural Competency Belisa Urbina – Ser Familia, Inc.…
Read MoreFree Virtual Resource! Trauma, Coping, Substance Abuse, and Opioid Awareness Webinar
Substance Abuse & Opioids Laura Searcy, MN, APRN, PPCNP-BC – Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse Tate Sams – Alana Recovery Center Trauma & Coping Irene McClatchey, PhD –…
Read MoreReducing Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
As a part of our four tiered system to improve literacy in Cobb County Schools, attendance is key. Chronic absenteeism has been proven to affect reading levels and overall discipline.…
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