Georgia Center for Child Advocacy

Influences from a child’s developmental environment shape their developing biological systems, with implications for lifelong health and well-being. This includes everything from air quality to stable access to nutritious foods.

Many of the most prevalent, chronic, and costly diseases of adulthood, such as diabetes and dementia, are rooted in young children’s experiences and exposures. Efforts to address these diseases must also have their roots in early childhood.

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The Cheer for Children Gala is underway, and we are currently seeking Sponsors and Auction Donations for this year’s unforgettable evening, Soft Lights, Jazz Nights: An Evening in New Orleans. Your support of the directly benefits the mission of Georgia Center for Child Advocacy and helps keep children safe. Interested in supporting the event? We would love to connect. 💙

Our team recently completed First Aid & CPR training and is now certified!
We are committed to maintaining a safe, prepared, and responsive environment for the children and families we serve.

20% of minors who have an online s*xual encounter don’t turn to anyone for support. 84% of those same minors, however, do use online tools available to them.

The reasons are many, but it often boils down to kids being worried about an adult’s reaction to the situation. To help children in their time of need, informed adults can keep them feeling supported and secure when something doesn’t feel right online.

This process starts with small conversations. Stay aware of how the young people in your life use technology, and keep an eye out for potential red flags. Be open and non-judgmental. And most of all, let the young people know that being taken advantage of online is not their fault.

If you’d like help talking with your kids about child safety, get dedicated guides and tips at https://parents.thorn.org/.

It’s , and we’re sharing 30 prevention tips to protect children. Today’s tip: Recognize the red flags and grooming tactics that traffickers use to attract young people. Human trafficking impacts communities across Georgia.

Help GCCA raise awareness and create thriving childhoods where every child feels safe.
💙 Learn more about our prevention education efforts and upcoming trainings: https://tinyurl.com/GCCAPreventionTrainingCalendar
💙 Support GCCA’s mission and help us heal and protect children from abuse: tinyurl.com/GCCAdonate

It’s , and we’re sharing 30 prevention tips to protect children. Today’s tip: Practice internet safety and set clear digital boundaries. Emphasize the importance of privacy by advising your child not to share personal details with strangers.

Help GCCA raise awareness and create thriving childhoods where every child feels safe.
💙 Learn more about our prevention education efforts and upcoming trainings: https://tinyurl.com/GCCAPreventionTrainingCalendar
💙 Support GCCA’s mission and help us heal and protect children from abuse: tinyurl.com/GCCAdonate

"When most Americans think about child s*x trafficking, they envision something like the movie 'Taken,' where organized criminal gangs abduct unsuspecting teens almost at random. But the reality is more mundane."

Our CEO, Teresa Huizar, writes in The Detroit News about the gap between media perception and sad reality on child trafficking. Her new op-ed explains what child trafficking actually looks like, what dynamics drive it, and the surprising places it's found. And, most importantly, she details the simple policy changes many states are already making to prevent it.

Read on to learn more and share with your network to raise their awareness: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2026/04/13/huizar-how-states-can-better-prevent-child-s*x-trafficking/89588756007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=undefined&gca-ft=0&gca-ds=sophi