"Learn, Pray, Act"
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
(Registration & Continental Breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Interfaith Children's Movement in Cobb
presents
ICM in Cobb Celebration of Children Forum "Learn, Pray, Act"
Location: Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
Join us and learn about pressing issues affecting Georgia's children and how you can be an advocate on their behalf. Local experts will provide useful information about what needs to be done for children to ensure their well-being. And there will be an opportunity for participants to take action on-site.
Opening Session Speaker
Representative Stacey Evans, District 42, Smyrna
Lunch Session Speaker
Dr. Laura Johns, PhD, Bright from the Start Department of Early Care and Learning
Session I - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Embracing the Needs of Foster Children
Normer Adams, Executive Director, Georgia Association of Homes
Juvenile Justice Reform through the Juvenile Code Re-write
Julia Neighbors, Project Director, JUSTGeorgia
Session II - 10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Anti-Bullying: Respect, A Powerful Solution
Helen Kim Ho, Executive Director, Asian American Legal Advocacy Center
Secure the Education Pipeline for Every Child -- End the School to Prison Pipeline
David Payne, Executive Director, Atlanta Community Engagement Team
Marlyn Tillman, Co-Founder, Gwinnett SToPP
Session III - 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Parent's Perspective on Child Sex Trafficking
Fay Josephs, Founder, Sistas Circle Inc.
Anti-Human Trafficking / CSEC Advocacy in Georgia
Pamela Perkins Carn, Coordinator, Interfaith Children's Movement
Session IV - 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Parental Nurture through the Family Care Act
Cindia Cameron, National Organizing Director, 9to5
2020 Georgia, A Balanced Approach to Helping Georgia's Children
Cecilia Saenz, Project Director, 2020 Georgia
Session V - 2:45 p.m - 3:20 p.m.
ACT!
Call to Action Work Groups
Space is limited. Complimentary lunch will be provided to registered participants. Please print and bring your registration ticket with you to the forum for lunch purposes. Registration will close at the earlier of January 25, 2013, or upon reaching the maximum number of attendees.
Attention Agencies, Organizations, Faith Communities! Reserve a display table and share your information with every attendee. Your displays will be visible throughout the event. There is a display fee of $25.00 for non-members of ICM. For more information, please contact us at info@interfaithchildrensmovement.org. The deadline to reserve a table is January 22, 2013.
Please ensure that you provide an accurate e-mail address for correspondence.