A program for middle school students that provides them access to a toll free, anonymous and confidential help line to discuss any problems they may be experiencing. Has served nearly 10,000 students since 2002.
Kid Track: The DNA Child Safety/ID Program
The most
comprehensive child safety and identification program offered in the community, provided at no cost to all parents. Families receive a child safety journal, a digital photograph, a DVD recording, and a home DNA kit for each child in the family. Dozens of educational publications assist parents in protecting their children and easing parental stresses. Over 1,000 families and 1,700 children have participated since the program's creation in 2005. Corporate site sponsors welcomed.
Baby Safety Showers A learning party where all activities revolve around keeping infants and toddlers safe at home. Games, prizes, and refreshments. For all new and expectant parents, grandparents, relatives, and caregivers of infants. Contact us today if you would like to host one!
For the Community
Child Abuse 101 -- General training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Speaker's Bureau -- Available for small group presentations to civic clubs, church groups, etc.
Parent tips and parent workshops.
Access to a toll-free, anonymous, and confidential Helpline available to all parents and caregivers of children -- 1-800-CHILDREN
Stop It Now! GA -- child sexual abuse prevention training.
First Steps Parents of Newborns Program Hospital based, volunteer driven, parent support program. Trained volunteers called "parent coaches" visit new families in the hospital setting and provide emotional support, a gift pack of parent educational materials, and links to community resources. Volunteers follow up with the new family by phone for a minimum of three months. Since the program's beginning in October 2003 over 4,000 families have been visited by First Steps parent coaches. For more info call 912-819-6911 or visit www.coastalfirststeps.com
Annual Events
The Blue Ribbon Campaign for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month each April. Planning starts in January and community volunteers are welcomed and needed.
The Healing Field Flag Memorial in November. Full sized American flags are displayed by the hundreds in a dramatic presentation to honor our country, the military, and children. Corporate sponsors and volunteers welcomed. To see pictures of the Healing Field visit our website at www.healingfield.org/savannah
Healing Field 2007
Aerial View of 1,513 Flags
The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group • P.O. Box 14668 • Savannah GA 31416 • 912-356-8404
