“Alone we can do so little; TOGETHER we can do so much”
– Helen Keller
Healthy Children’s Conference (Henry County) is a collaborative effort of dedicated community leaders to bring a unique educational opportunity for those serving the children of Henry County. Our third annual Health Children’s Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2018.The conference focuses on how we can raise a community of healthy and safe children. The primary goal of this conference is to offer a wide range of educational offerings focusing on our children’s physical development, mental health, and protection. Every year, we strive to assemble one of the best panels of presenters in the state. Our presenters are experts in their field and share our passion for building a safe and healthy community for our children.
2018 Breakout Sessions and Speakers:
- Opening Remarks (Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools Superintendent)
- Early Childhood Literacy (Courtney Jones, Henry County Schools)
- Opiates (Leanne Jamison, Mount Sinai Wellness Center)
- School Safety and Role of a School Resource Officer (Lt. Joshua Duke, Henry County Sheriff Office)
- Suicide Prevention (Chon Hester, Henry County Schools)
- GA Best (Connie Smith, GA Department of Labor)
- Forensic Interview – Methods of Talking to Children (Mary Beth Nelson and Becky Justice, GA Center for Child Advocacy)
- Internet Safety (Priti Griffin, Raise Me Up Foundation)
- The Youngest Survivor: Supporting children of Domestic Violence (Michelle White, GA Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
- HPV (Dr. Stephanie Gordon, The Women’s Center)
- Keynote Speaker: ACES Adverse Childhood Experiences (Dr. Denice Colson, Eagles Landing Counseling Center)
