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PCAGeorgia Strong Families. Bright Future. https://linktr.ee/PCAGeorgia PCA Georgia is applying intentional equity and racial justice lens to our work.

As the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Georgia provides statewide direction to build safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments to prevent child abuse and neglect and has over 25 local councils located throughout the state who advocate and implement prevention practices in their communities. A child’s race, ethnicity, gender, family income, or neighborhood should not predict their future success and well-being. PCA Georgia is housed at Georgia State University and is a vital unit of the Mark Chaffin Center for Healthy Development in the School of Public Health. Vision: All children and families thrive in safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments. Mission: To prevent the abuse and neglect of Georgia’s children through education, advocacy, and the promotion of evidence-based prevention strategies.

Public health researcher Dr. Natalie D. Hernández has spent her career making sure the health needs of Latino families i...
10/15/2026

Public health researcher Dr. Natalie D. Hernández has spent her career making sure the health needs of Latino families in Georgia are seen and counted. She co-authored an early report on the health of Georgia's Latino children, finding they were more than six times as likely as White or Black children to be without health insurance. She also developed the first Latino Health Report for the state of Georgia, laying out health disparities and recommendations for change. Her work shows how good data can give communities the evidence they need to advocate for their children.

In 2001, more than half the babies born at Grady were to Hispanic mothers, yet many families couldn't find doctors who s...
10/13/2026

In 2001, more than half the babies born at Grady were to Hispanic mothers, yet many families couldn't find doctors who spoke their language. Dr. Flavia Mercado, the first bilingual pediatrician at Grady's Lindbergh Women and Children's Center, set out to change that. In 2002, she helped establish Grady's Department of Multicultural Affairs, where she served as associate director, to make care accessible in every family's language and culture.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize our own Enrique Garza, who leads Triple P seminars in Span...
10/12/2026

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize our own Enrique Garza, who leads Triple P seminars in Spanish here at PCA Georgia. For many Hispanic families in Georgia, parenting happens across cultures, balancing cherished traditions with the realities of raising children in a new country. Because Enrique delivers Triple P in Spanish, families don't have to translate their questions, worries, or hopes. They can learn positive parenting strategies in the language of their heart, the language they use at home, with their children, and with their community. Enrique honors the strengths of Hispanic culture in every session: strong family bonds, shared caregiving, resilience, and the belief that children thrive when the whole community supports them. Learn more about our Spanish-language Triple P seminars: https://tinyurl.com/TriplePGA

Coming out is one of the bravest things a young person can do, and the way the people around them respond can shape the ...
10/11/2026

Coming out is one of the bravest things a young person can do, and the way the people around them respond can shape the rest of their life. Research shows that kids who feel accepted, supported, and connected, including LGBTQ+ youth, tend to have much better outcomes overall, something we call positive childhood experiences. Small things matter here too, like using someone's chosen name and pronouns or simply being someone they can talk to without judgment. Read more about the link between positive childhood experiences and LGBTQ+ youth on our blog: pcaga.gsu.edu/2026/06/04/pca-lgbtq/

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to think about how you support your child's wellbeing. Praising their effort...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to think about how you support your child's wellbeing. Praising their efforts, having fun together and acknowledging their feelings can all help kids feel valued and cope with life's ups and downs. And looking after yourself helps them too. Discover 10 easy ways to support your child on the Triple P blog: https://tinyurl.com/TriplePBlogs

Spent our Friday learning about the amazing services and partnership that City of Refuge brings to 30314. The level of c...
10/09/2026

Spent our Friday learning about the amazing services and partnership that City of Refuge brings to 30314. The level of care and intention designed to lift people up is inspiring. We are lucky to have the chance to see it first hand!

What if change didn’t start with advice—but with the right conversation?That’s what PCA GA spent this week learning duri...
10/08/2026

What if change didn’t start with advice—but with the right conversation?
That’s what PCA GA spent this week learning during our Intro to Motivational Interviewing (MI) training. We are excited to have taken the first step on this journey with the goal of expanding MI training within our state. 

We love MI because it isn’t about telling people what they should do. It’s about creating a collaborative, judgment-free space where people can:
✨ Explore what matters most to them
✨ Work through ambivalence
✨ Discover their own reasons for change
✨ Build confidence and commitment to take action
Because lasting change is more powerful when the motivation comes from within. ❤️
Don’t push change. Help people discover it.
Learn more at pcaga.gsu.edu/mi
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For many Hispanic families in Georgia, the story of Hispanic Heritage Month is closely tied to the immigrant experience,...
10/05/2026

For many Hispanic families in Georgia, the story of Hispanic Heritage Month is closely tied to the immigrant experience, whether that's a grandparent who came here decades ago or a family navigating immigration status today. These families bring strength, resilience, and deep commitment to their children and communities. Supporting immigrant families is one meaningful way we can show up for the Hispanic community this month, and year-round. Read more about our commitment to immigrant families on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/PCAblog2

Kids feel things big, and that's a normal part of growing up. Our job as caretakers is to help them work through their f...
10/04/2026

Kids feel things big, and that's a normal part of growing up. Our job as caretakers is to help them work through their feelings instead of getting stuck. This seminar can help teach you how to help. Join us on Wednesday, October 7th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, we'll talk through how to help your child identify what they're feeling, hang onto a positive outlook, and cope when things get rough. tinyurl.com/PositiveParentsGA

Sharing some joy this Friday from the recent GA Conference on Child Abuse Prevention! If you haven’t checked out the ph...
10/02/2026

Sharing some joy this Friday from the recent GA Conference on Child Abuse Prevention! If you haven’t checked out the photos, you can get that and more in the 2026 recap at tinyurl.com/26GCCAPrecap

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