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Did you know that the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services has created a comprehensive plan called "A Vision for Child & Family Well-Being" also referred to as the CANPP plan for the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan.

It was created with input from more than 1,000 Georgians and provides equitable, actionable solutions. And in includes six objectives. 

 

Explore the Six Objectives 

Browse all six objectives and choose to attend a conversation, download the host toolkit, and host your own conversation. 
 
 
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The Big Picture of Child Well-Being
 
 
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Early Learning for Lifelong Success
 
 
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Building Resilience for Brighter Futures
 
 
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Family Health and Child Well-Being
 
 
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Economic Opportunities for Promising Futures
 
 
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Advocating for Child and Family Well-Being
 
 

Everyone has a role to play

Together we are stronger. Together we can all find a role in supporting Georgia's children and families.

Attend a Conversation

Join a conversation about family and child well-being. It's free! And inspiring. Simply search upcoming conversations and register here!

  • Connect with others who care about families and children
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges facing families
  • Learn about resources available to support families and children in Georgia
  • Learn how to advocate for children and families

Host a Conversation

Create a meaningful experience for your community by hosting a conversation in the Georgia Child and Family Well-Being Series. 


  • Receive the Host Guide and everything you need to host a conversation
  • Provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, and help spread awareness of resources that support families and children
  • Give parents, caregivers and community members space to connect and learn from one another
  • Raise awareness about essential resources for families and children

Become a Partner

Join a state-wide coalition of partners working together to improve the safety and well-being of children and families.


  • Align your programming to support the implementation of Georgia's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan (CANPP)
  • Easily engage your members in Georgia's Vision for Child and Family Well-Being
  • Get access to the partner toolkit filled with social media posts, email templates, graphics and more
  • Raise awareness of your organization and share relevant resources directly with participants

Create belonging one conversation at a time

The Inclusivv model provides a structured conversation that allows every voice to be heard, virtually or in person.

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Topics in the Georgia Child and Family Well-Being Series

 

SOCIETAL FACTORS

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The Big Picture of Child Well-Being

Let’s talk about Georgia’s children, and how we create a better future by ensuring they have what they need to thrive.

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

EARLY LEARNING

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Early Learning for Lifelong Success

A conversation about how child care and early learning strengthen child well-being and brighten Georgia’s future.

 

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

FAMILY RESILIENCE

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Building Resilience for Brighter Futures

A conversation about building resilience — and how it helps families and children live safe, happy and healthy lives.

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

FAMILY HEALTH

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Family Health and Child Well-Being

A conversation about protecting the well-being of Georgia’s children by nurturing family physical and mental health.

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

ECONOMIC STABILITY

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Economic Opportunities for Promising Futures

A conversation about how family economic well-being keeps our children safe and our communities thriving.

 

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

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Advocating for Family and Child Well-Being

A conversation about how we can educate, advocate and inspire action on behalf of Georgia’s children.

 

 

ATTEND A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

HOST A CONVERSATION

Help children thrive

Raise awareness about the resources and support for families and children by bringing people together for conversations on child and family well-being.

 

Neighborhoods

Do you live in a neighborhood where families and children thrive? Consider hosting a conversation with members of your neighborhood association.

Faith Communities

Do you belong to a place of worship where families and children attend? Consider hosting a conversation with members of your faith community.

Parent Groups

Do you belong to a parent group, such as in your children's school? Consider hosting a conversation with other parents and caregivers in your network.

Elected Officials

Do you engage with elected officials often? Invite them to host or join you in a conversation and talk about the necessary policy changes.

Community Leaders

Are you involved in your community? Consider hosting a conversation with other community leaders and invite a mix of young and old members.

Teachers and Educators

Do you engage with teachers, childcare providers or educators? Invite them to join you in conversation about child well-being.

Work Colleagues

Do you work remote or in person with a team of colleagues? Consider hosting a conversation over lunch with other team members.

Business Leaders

Are you a leader in your organization? Consider hosting a conversation with clients, other leaders and your team, especially if some are working parents.

Engage your communities

Share these playbooks with people in your network who may want to be part of the conversations.

School Engagement Playbook

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Civic Engagement Playbook

Download Here

Corporate Engagement Playbook

Download Here

 

 

Faith Engagement Playbook

Download Here

Library Engagement Playbook

Download Here

Parent Engagement Playbook

Download Here

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The Big Picture of Child Well-Being

A conversation about how family economic well-being keeps our children safe and our communities thriving.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

In the words of Nelson Mandela, “Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.” And it’s true, the world we create depends on the children we raise. But it’s not just a child’s parents who make a difference. Each of us has a role in creating an environment where children can thrive, and where families have the things they need to nurture the next generation — like access to economic opportunity, quality education, health care and child care. This conversation explores how we can all contribute to preventing child abuse and neglect, while helping to secure a promising future for Georgia.

  

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Early Learning for Lifelong Success

A conversation about how child care and early learning strengthen child well-being and brighten Georgia’s future.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

Frederick Douglass once said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” These words reflect how essential the early years are for raising healthy, thriving children into stable, successful adults. The period between birth and age five is not only critical for brain development, but it’s also a tender time when young families need access to quality child care. This isn’t just a concern for families and caregivers — when children thrive, the whole community benefits. This conversation explores how we can set our children up for success and brighten Georgia’s future by supporting child care and early learning.

  

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Building Resilience for Brighter Futures

A conversation about building resilience — and how it helps families and children live safe, happy and healthy lives.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

How do we deal with the kinds of challenges that hurt us far more than they help us? Many children will face more than their fair share of adverse childhood experiences. The effects can be lifelong. Early adversity is linked to chronic health issues, mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood.1 But the hopeful news is that the impact of childhood adversity can be greatly reduced. We have seen that through positive connections, children can build resilience and increase their ability to live happy, successful lives. This is a conversation about how we can all help children thrive and bring about a brighter future for Georgia.

  

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Family Health and Child Well-Being

A conversation about protecting the well-being of Georgia’s children by nurturing family physical and mental health.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

To truly support children, we have to consider the health and wellbeing of the whole family. Physical health is key to quality of life, yet it can greatly depend on access to quality health care and nutritious food — essentials that are not equally available to all families. Mental health is just as critical for families to thrive. Families experiencing mental health challenges can lead to difficulty for their children, from low self esteem and instability, to trouble with future employment, relationships and parenting their own children.1 This conversation explores how we as a community can nurture child well-being by strengthening family health and wellness.

  

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Economic Opportunities for Promising Futures

A conversation about how family economic well-being keeps our children safe and our communities thriving.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

We have been taught that if you work hard, you’ll be successful. And if you raise your children well, they’ll be even better off than you. But what if you already work a full-time job and still make less than a living wage? What if simply keeping a roof over your head takes up the lion’s share of your pay, leaving you to scramble for life’s other necessities? These are some of the real challenges families face. And they can have serious effects, with studies showing that children in low-income families are at greater risk of abuse and neglect. This conversation explores how we can all contribute to childhood well-being, and to a promising future, by supporting economic opportunities in Georgia.

  

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Advocating for Family and Child Well-Being

A conversation about how we can educate, advocate and inspire action on behalf of Georgia’s children.


WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But how do we apply this wisdom to our children right here in Georgia? To truly support child well-being, we must look beyond the family unit, to address the societal factors that set families up for success. And we need to do it together — with the help of our friends, neighbors, coworkers, business leaders, and the faith community. Together, we are all invested in a promising future for Georgia. This is a conversation on how we can come together as a village to help children thrive and build a better future for us all.

  

  

“The Family & Child Well-Being Series ties in directly with so much of what GPB does in the early childhood space with parents and caregivers, it has been a natural partnership. We’ve been able to utilize the conversation series to build engagement opportunities successfully around our educational resources such as Sesame Street in Communities and PBS LearningMedia.”

Become a Partner 

  1. Sign up to become a partner by completing the form below.

  2. You'll receive information tailored to the conversation topics you're most interested in and the roles you want to play.

  3. Schedule a time to chat with a member of our team to support you on your outreach to your network.

  4. Start planning your first conversation and know that the Inclusivv team is here to support you!

Learn the solutions that help prevent abuse and neglect

The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services has partnered with Inclusivv to build a conversation series around the state’s Child Abuse and Neglect Plan (CANPP), titled “A Vision for Child & Family Well-Being.” Based on six key objectives, the plan was developed with input from more than 1,000 Georgians and aims to deliver equitable, actionable solutions to preventing abuse and neglect. Each conversation provides participants with a space to learn, share ideas and find their role in supporting Georgia’s children and families. It's a great way to get involved, and it's free to anyone in Georgia!