MONDAY MEMO #81
- Jun 27
- 6 min read
Happy Monday, partners! This week we are highlighting a range of resources, including children’s mental health and prevention resources, resources for nonprofits, and professional development opportunities. Please Note: Our Monday Memo will be paused the week of June 22 and resume on June 29th! Before we dive in, here are a few reminders and highlights from the RG team:
RG Highlights
Youth Voice Matters to Resilient Georgia! Resilient Georgia is inviting young people ages 16–26 to share their perspectives on youth mental health in a peer-led, interactive virtual session. Participants will have the chance to speak up, connect with peers, and help shape statewide support for mental health. Sessions are on Zoom, limited to 10 participants each, and those who complete a session will receive a $50 gift card. Registration under 18 requires a guardian’s signature, and spots are first-come, first-served. Please share widely! Register here!
Handle With Care is a trauma-informed communication protocol that notifies schools when a child has been present at the scene of a potentially traumatic event. This early, confidential notification helps schools provide timely emotional check-ins, academic adjustments, and access to mental health supports, ensuring children feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. Through partnerships led by Resilient Georgia and the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, We are also assisting Handle With Care National in convening a virtual info session June 25th at 1pm. Please email Nikki at nwarner@resilientga.org to request an invite. Below are some helpful HWC resources to learn more:
Everything You Need to Know About Handle with Care Programs | Frontline Education
Upcoming Dates! June Round Calls are scheduled this month as follows:
Round 5: Monday, June 22nd 2pm
Round 2: Tuesday, June 23rd 11am Round 3: Thursday June 25th 1pm
Round 4: Tuesday June 23rd 2pm Round 1: Friday June 26th 10am
Coalition Highlights
From Redlining to Health Equity: Atlanta’s Past, Present, and Path Forward is ARCHI’s breakfast conversation taking place on August 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM in Atlanta that will explore how historic redlining policies continue to influence health outcomes, access to resources, and health equity across the city. The event will feature a presentation on Atlanta’s history of redlining, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from healthcare, faith, civic, and community sectors examining the lasting impacts of these policies and current efforts to address health disparities. Designed for community leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and residents, the event aims to foster dialogue on how cross-sector collaboration can advance equitable health outcomes and strengthen communities.
Resilient Communities of East Georgia (RCEG) is seeking input from Medicaid providers serving young children across its 14-county region through an upcoming listening session. In partnership with Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS), this session will explore how Medicaid is meeting the needs of children, families, and providers, while identifying key areas for additional support and education. Providers are encouraged to share their priorities and participate by completing the interest form to help shape resources that better serve the community.
Children's Mental Health
Children's EHR Tracking Tool: Recent research and policy developments in Georgia are strengthening accountability for children’s access to care by focusing on outcomes rather than systems alone. A new study from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory highlights an Electronic Health Record (EHR) surveillance tool that provides near real-time insight into whether children actually receive recommended services—such as mental health follow-up—and identifies where gaps occur. Complementing this, the 11th Circuit Court’s decision in L.W. v. DCH Commissioner affirms that Medicaid’s EPSDT mandate requires children to receive care sufficient to meet their needs, regardless of whether policies appear reasonable on paper. Together, these advancements provide families, providers, and advocates with stronger tools to ensure children receive timely, appropriate care—shifting the focus from coverage and promises to real access and impact.
Local Interagency Planning Teams (LIPTs) are community-based groups of agencies,
providers, and partners who work together to coordinate behavioral health and support
services for children, youth, and families. Supported by Mindworks Georgia, these teams bring together schools, healthcare providers, and social services to improve communication, reduce gaps or duplication in services, and connect families to the care they need—especially for youth with mental health or substance use challenges. Their goal is to ensure families can access coordinated, community-based supports and avoid more intensive interventions when possible.
Wings for Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school and thrive in life. Through afterschool programs, educator training, and social-emotional learning (SEL) resources, the organization creates supportive environments where children can build important life skills and strengthen their well-being. In addition to direct programming, Wings for Kids provides digital tools, professional learning opportunities, and practical SEL resources for schools and community organizations. The organization reports strong outcomes, including high student attendance, improved social-emotional competencies among participants, and strong staff retention, with its afterschool SEL model validated through a randomized controlled trial.
Nonprofit Resources
Resurgens Impact Consulting is a nonprofit-focused grant consulting firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to secure funding and expand their impact. Through services such as grant research, proposal writing, and strategic funding development, they help organizations identify aligned opportunities, build competitive applications, and create sustainable grant-seeking systems. Their collaborative, full-service approach allows nonprofits to strengthen internal capacity, navigate complex funding landscapes, and focus more on delivering meaningful programs and community impact. Learn more here. If you would like to request a connection, please email Nikki at nwarner@resilientga.org.
Prevention Resources
The 2025 report “Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations” provides a comprehensive, prevention-focused framework for creating safer environments for young people in youth-serving organizations. It outlines eight key priorities, including protecting higher-risk youth populations through culturally responsive practices, strengthening organizational policies and safety culture, clearly distinguishing between healthy and harmful youth sexual behavior, and building a carefully screened and well-trained workforce. The report also emphasizes establishing clear behavioral expectations and active supervision, creating safe physical and digital environments, and ensuring ongoing education for staff, youth, and families about boundaries, consent, and reporting responsibilities. Finally, it stresses the importance of immediate and coordinated responses to incidents, including mandatory reporting, victim support, and internal review processes. Overall, the report frames child protection as a shared, evolving responsibility that requires consistent systems, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of an organization.
The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is investing more than $12.4 million in Georgia to support statewide and community-based efforts to prevent overdose, suicide, violence, and adverse childhood experiences. These funds strengthen initiatives such as substance use prevention coalitions, suicide prevention programs, violence prevention strategies, and injury surveillance systems, while also supporting research and partnerships with organizations like Emory University. Together, these investments help communities use data-driven approaches to improve public health, enhance prevention efforts, and build safer, healthier environments across Georgia. Learn more about the impact here.
Professional Development
The Trauma Resource Institute’s International Conference & 20th Anniversary Celebration will take place October 2–4, 2026 and will be offered both in-person and virtually. This three-day global gathering brings together educators, practitioners, researchers, and community partners from across the U.S. and more than 77 countries to reflect on the organization’s impact and strengthen connections across its network. Centered on the theme “Rooted in Well-Being, Planted in Community, Cultivated by Hope,” the conference will highlight real-world applications of trauma-informed approaches, emerging research, innovative programs, and interactive learning opportunities. It is designed to foster collaboration, share practical tools, and inspire continued global work in trauma recovery and community well-being.
2026 Autism in Rural Georgia Conference: The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, in partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Mercer University School of Medicine, is hosting the Autism in Rural Georgia Conference on July 9–10 in Macon. This free, two-day event offers healthcare providers and community partners valuable training on autism detection, developmental milestones, school-based services, and supports for young adults, along with interactive sessions on medication management, crisis response, and social concerns. The conference provides an opportunity to build knowledge, strengthen care strategies, and better support children and families in rural communities.
THANK YOU FROM THE RESILIENT GEORGIA TEAM!