The Division of Children and Family Services is preparing to launch a training initiative for the purpose of educating caregivers on the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities in children 0-5 years. The Division is piloting a train-the-trainer event on December 12, 2016 in Macon to kick-off the project. This training opportunity was established in partnership with Department of Public Health.

Participants in the initial pilot will learn how to present the established curriculum and use related tools and materials such as video, milestone moments booklets, tracker and participant resource guides. The goal of this project is to have a training curriculum that will improve overall service provision for children in this age group. We are asking for 5 CPA volunteers to participate in this pilot. The volunteers will be comprised of lead Resource Development staff as well.

Please email Kemberly.Watkins@dhs.ga.gov if you are interested in attending Early Identification of Development Delays and Disabilities train-the-trainer pilot initiative. We will select the first 5 responses. Those individuals will receive a short welcome email with additional information and directions. The registration deadline is November 29, 2016.