Posts by Madeline Mercer
ACEs and Trauma Informed Care
58% of Georgians have experienced 1 ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience). That’s app. 6 million people! ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). For example: experiencing violence or abuse…
Read MoreRe-framing the Way We Talk about Poverty
This article from the Collective Impact Forum provides 3 tips for using appropriate language in describing clients or individuals served. Read the full article for more information! 1. Place ‘Human…
Read MoreWhy Early Reading Matters
Children who don’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are far more likely to be left behind – in many ways. An article by Susan Percy in Georgia…
Read MoreFerst Readers of Cobb County launches “Adopt a Reader”
“Ferst Readers of Cobb County, the local affiliate of the national organization Ferst Readers, announced the official launch of its “Adopt a Reader” campaign to coincide with National Literacy Month,…
Read MoreGCAPP STAR Award Application now open
The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential (GCAPP) STAR applications are now open! The GCAPP STAR Award is open to Georgia young people, aged 16 -24, who are dedicated to…
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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.…
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