Let's start with a round of applause! We thank you for adjusting, pivoting, and transforming in many ways so that young people remain safe and healthy. GCAPP strives to help ensure a healthy lifestyle is within reach for every young person in Georgia by supporting our educators, youth-serving professionals, parents, and families. As we practice the CDC's guidelines for social and physical distancing, we offer multiple virtual opportunities for everyone to learn and enjoy.
2-Day Connected Caregiver Training
Join us online for a 2-day webinar series designed to help youth-serving professionals become Connected Caregivers. This professional development training is designed for foster parents, caregivers, social workers, and youth advocates. Know someone who could benefit from this webinar series? Pass it on.

Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Homeschooling 101:
Sex Ed Edition
Attention parents and caregivers: Are you looking for a new topic to introduce while homeschooling? It may be time to introduce age-appropriate sex education. From “birds & bees” to information for high schoolers, GCAPP’s expert trainers will facilitate discussion around how to begin important conversations. Bring your questions and notebooks! 
 
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Learn door openers and door slammers for healthy communication with your young people.
 
Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge on reproductive anatomy, STIs, contraceptives, and more during a review by GCAPP's expert trainers.
Know a Youth with Leadership Potential?
We have extended the application deadline for our  Youth Advisory Council  (YAC) to April 30 . Youth, ages 16-24 years old, who are interested in serving as a voice for adolescent health issues, are encouraged to apply. YAC is an opportunity to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer health education and leadership activities virtually. Please contact Lekara Simmons with questions. 
Power Resource: News From the Field 
Where would we be without the essential stores and their employees these days? We’ve compiled a list of essential stores to help you better navigate your needs, store hours, and days and times that are reserved for the more vulnerable populations—seniors, first responders, caregivers, and others who may fall in the more vulnerable category. Please check your local store locations to see if there are changes to their hours.

Georgia’s COVID-19 Hotline: Call (844) 442-2681 for information related to risks, prevention, symptoms, isolation, community resources, and testing.

The Georgia Crisis and Access Line: For immediate access to routine or crisis services, call (800) 715-4225 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. Georgia’s youth can access GCAL’s services via text and chat through an app called My GCAL.   
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