October 13, 2022
LEARN, ACT AND PREVENT ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood centered around neglect, abuse and household dysfunction. These can undermine a child’s sense of safety, stability, and bonding. ACEs are common. 3 in 5 adults in Georgia have experienced at least one ACE which mirrors national data.  Those who have experienced ACEs are more likely to experience longer-term physical ailments such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, obesity, suicide and more.

We all have a role to play in providing better futures for children and brighter prospects for our community. We recognize that many residents have experienced trauma which can have long-lasting effects. Our theory of change is that through a collective effort, we can disrupt this cycle, promote resiliency and prevent future trauma. By working together, we can create an environment where all members of our community can thrive.

We want to change the question from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" 

We know that adverse experiences impact all areas of a child’s life and affect their future if not addressed early on. In order to help mitigate the impact of trauma and promote resiliency, we encourage everyone to:

  • Attend Trauma-Credentialed Training 
  • Assess programs through trauma-informed lens
  • Promote trauma-informed practices across systems and sectors 
  • Connect youth to caring adults and activities 
  • Recruit partners within your sector and cross-sector

Cobb Collaborative offers a variety of trauma-credentialed trainings. Please visit our ACEs web page for more information.
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Incredibly, the human brain doubles in size in the first year. It keeps growing to about 80% of adult size by age 3 and 90% – nearly full grown – by age 5. That’s why the earliest years are critical to developing strong readers and engaged students.

The Basics Cobb County is our Birth-5 programming that aims to provide fun, simple, and powerful strategies to help every child reach their full potential. The Basics Vision is a Cobb County where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds are on track to achieve their full potential--having benefited from early experiences that foster healthy brain development, learning, joy, and resilience. Click here for more information about The Basics Cobb County.

Want to bring The Basics training to your organization? Email Leslie Danford, Cobb Collaborative Literacy Coordinator, for more information.

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We are consistently adding new events to our calendar! Be sure to check out our website for a full list of upcoming programming.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 9:00 AM EST
Q4 Coffee With the Collaborative
East Cobb United Methodist Church, Marietta
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 11:30 AM EST
Children & Families Strategy Team
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
9:00A-12:30P
Three CEU hours are provided for the following: MSW (core), LPC and LMFT (related), DECAL/BFTS, FVIP, POST, Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area I | Children and Families – Birth to 8 CEUs, and Nursing. 
Wed, Nov 9, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Training
North Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw
Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:30 AM EST
Fourth Quarter General Membership Meeting & Human Services Awards Luncheon
Piedmont Church (Conference Center), Marietta
Please click here for information and nomination forms for this year's Awards. Please note that:
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