Georgia Conference on Child Abuse Prevention

Families experiencing crisis—particularly those impacted by abuse, neglect, or trauma—often navigate multiple systems at once. When child advocacy centers and school districts work collaboratively, they create a more responsive, family‑centered approach that prioritizes student safety, stability, and healing.


This presentation will highlight the collaborative partnership between Cobb Child Advocacy Center (SafePath) and the Cobb County School District, focusing on how intentional information‑sharing and cross‑system communication can better support students and families during times of crisis. Presenters will discuss practical strategies for sharing relevant information to support students at school while also ensuring that schools provide meaningful feedback to the Child Advocacy Center to inform ongoing advocacy and intervention. Presenters will discuss how centering family voice and needs promotes trust, reduces retraumatization, and supports long‑term safety and healing.


Attendees will gain insight into how centering families, building trust, and breaking down silos between education and child advocacy systems improves outcomes for students, enhances coordinated responses, and strengthens abuse prevention efforts.