The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards is a collaborative project funded and endorsed by several state agencies and offered to all youth development programs across the state as an opportunity to increase program quality. The Standards are grounded in research and best practices and include an easy-to-use self-assessment tool. This workshop will give participants […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
This valuable online training is available for free with easy access at your convenience. Training includes courses that provide instruction on better recognizing the indicators of abuse and neglect, understanding your legal obligations and critical role in responsible reporting, and identifying the groups of children that may be at a higher risk of being abused […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
Registration is now open for the 2022 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference. We hope you will join us! This conference seeks to provide three dynamic days of research-based best practices; information, tools, and resources framed by the Georgia ASYD Quality Standards; and opportunities for networking, collaboration, and partnership formation. All youth development and afterschool […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
Does your organization provide activities or services for youth? Want a better understanding of how to incorporate their thoughts and suggestions to make programming even better? Join us for this hands-on, interactive webinar that will provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of why youth voice is not only important but critical in order for […]
This session will define learning loss and provide participants with reasoning and rationale for both its causes and impact. Participants will receive pragmatic and research-driven implementation strategies essential to promoting learning gains in both out-of-school and in-school time. Lastly, participants will explore the characteristics of a supportive learning environment and the importance of ensuring youth’s […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
