Children and Family Programs
Program Overview
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Family Resource Hub
Helpful resources for families in Northwest, GA, Metro Atlanta, and beyond, as well as the new client packet application forms.
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Students who Parent
Resources for KSU students who are juggling parenting and their own school work.
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University Students
Undergraduate and graduate students at KSU and other universities who are interested in interning with the Children and Family Programs.
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Professionals
Social workers, teachers, or agencies seeking services from the Children and Family Programs.
Trauma Informed Microcredential Certification
These free microcredentials are intended to support emerging professionals by equipping them with basic skills and knowledge to work with people who have experienced trauma before entering their field.
How to Enroll
In the News
- Cobb Collaborative and CFP Unite for a Cause
- Allison Garefino and the KSU Children and Family Programs Help Parents Learn
- Interview of Dr. Garefino
- Article in "Cobb in Focus"
- Article in Marietta Daily Journal
- Article in "My Forsyth Magazine"
- Randomized Trial of First-Line Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Need for Medication in Children with ADHD
Events
Free Virtual Triple P Seminars - Power of Positive Parenting
Children and Family Programs in partnership with Positive Childhood Alliance present Free Virtual Triple P Seminars -Power of Positive Parenting. We will introduce parents to six aspects of children becoming confident and successful in school and the community. Parents are given specific ideas to teach and encourage the following: Developing self-discipline. Establishing good routines. Getting involved in school activities. Being a good problem solver. Following school rules. Having supportive friends. Join Teams meeting Meeting ID: 238 690 158 963 86 Passcode: YD6jf2Dh
Free Virtual Triple P Seminar - Raising Resilient Children
Children and Family Programs in partnership with Positive Childhood Alliance present Free Virtual Triple P Seminars -Raising Resilient Children. We will introduce parents to six aspects of children becoming confident and successful in school and the community. Parents are given specific ideas to teach and encourage the following- Raising Resilient Children: How can you help your child manage their emotions so they cope well with disappointment and in stressful situations? Get the strategies that will allow them to recognize positive and negative emotions – and deal with them in a healthy way. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 297 579 965 872 34 Passcode: 4kF9R8JN
Free Virtual Triple P Seminars - Raising Confident, Competent Children
Children and Family Programs in partnership with Positive Childhood Alliance present Free Virtual Triple P Seminars -Raising Confident, Competent Children. We will introduce parents to six aspects of children becoming confident and successful in school and the community. Parents are given specific ideas to teach and encourage the following- Raising Confident, Competent Children: You can help your child become confident and successful – at school and beyond. Find out ways to encourage them to be respectful and considerate, communicate and get on well with others, feel good about themselves and become independent problem solvers. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 227 341 533 352 27 Passcode: RZ7KE9WV