SafePathChildren’s Advocacy Center

Annual ReportFY 2013

Who We Are & What We DoOrganizational

Financial

Services & Statistics

Clinical Department

Stroll Through 2013

Jinger Robins, MAExecutive Director

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What is SafePath….. SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center is a private, non-profit

501(c) 3 organization. Our rich history goes back to 1983 when a group of concerned community members created what today is known as SafePath.

SafePath is a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance and a Full Member of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia.

SafePath serves as Mentor Site for communities wishing to learn more about creating advocacy centers. Advocacy centers throughout the State of Georgia, the nation and even Japan have used SafePath as a model for developing new programs.

1983 Coalition Against Sexual Abuse of Children incorporated; name change occurring in 1985 to Coalition Against Child Abuse.

1990 - 1996 CDBG grant awarded to Cobb Police Department to createCrimes Against Children Unit and Children’s Advocacy Center. SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. officially opens its door under Cobb Community Services Board partnership with CCAP.

2001- 2005 SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. becomes a private non-profit 501( c ) 3 through a name change of original corporation CCAP. SafePath’s 3 million dollar Capital Campaign begins.

2007 - 2009 SafePath moves to new facility on Whitlock. SafePath completes capital campaign and establishes $300,000 endowment fund.

2010 - 2011 Governor Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal visit SafePath. SafePath receives the 2010 Outstanding Agency Award from the Georgia Association of Homes & Services for Children.

2011-2012 SafePath receives the “Peoples' Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For” award from Opportunity Knocks. SafePath receives Partner In Prevention distinction from Darkness to Light. SafePath continues to build partnerships with National Child Protection Training Center, KSU Center for Excellence , “A Future Not A Past” (CSEC) and establishes new partnership with Radio Disney to increase awareness about child safety through SafePath’s “Safety Rules Rule” public service announcements.

2012-2013-SafePath Executive Director was invited and accepted appointment to the Governor’s Office for Children and Families Constituency Council. SafePath continues to build upon its partnership with the Cobb County Safety Village (CCSV) as discussion s were rooted about incorporating SafePath’s Rules for Safety into the CCSV’s curriculum. SafePath strengthens ties with WellStar Health System with anticipation of partnering to provide onsite medical services at SafePath in 2014. In an effort to better serve and reach out to the Spanish speaking population, SafePath forms new partnership with Telemundo Atlanta-WKTB.

General Time Line…..

SafePath Vision and Mission….

Mission

To reduce the trauma to children and their families by offering

a comprehensive, professional and child-friendly approach

to allegations of child abuse

Vision

A community free of child abuse

SafePath’s Core ValuesChildren First

We put a child’s welfare above all concerns.

ConfidentialityWe have a duty to respect and protect our client’s privacy.

Service ExcellenceWe are compassionate and strive for superior performance in all we do.

Fiscal ResponsibilityWe are diligent stewards of our money-how it is obtained and how it is used.

Highest Ethical StandardsWe guard our reputation so no one has cause to question our actions or intent.

AccountabilityWe are accountable to our clients, our partners, our stakeholders, each other andthe larger community.

Purpose The purpose of the Community Council is to support and assist the board of directors in

ensuring that SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center continues to meet its mission to reduce the trauma of alleged child victims of abuse throughout intervention,

investigation, prosecution and treatment.

Main ObjectiveThe main objective of the SafePath Community Council is to support the organization and

its board. The Community Council supports the organization by serving as public

relations representatives, serving as advocates, fundraising, and or as liaisons between constituents and the organization.

The Community Council is also used as the introductory stepping stones for possible future governing board members, as a continual opportunity for involvement for retiring board

members, and as an avenue to have corporate community members involved in supporting SafePath.

SafePath Community Council

SafePath Community CouncilGuidelines:The members of the Community Council have no legal or formal responsibilities

like those of SafePath’s governing board members. Corporate law does not give them a specific status: they have no vested right to serve; no immunity from removal; and no right to renewal or appointment. Their service is purely volunteer in nature and highly valued by the board of directors.

Structure:Members will be appointed by the organization's leadership. The chair for the

Community Council will also be appointed by the organization’s leadership. The organization’s leadership will also determine the number of members; and recognize service. The council will initially meet twice a year.

Pam MartinDirector of Finance

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•Day-to-day financial management

•Assist Executive Director with annual budget

•Grant writing, reporting, management and compliance

•Assist with annual financial & grant compliance audit

•Corporate compliance with federal and state reporting

requirements including Form 990, payroll taxes and

insurance

Financial Oversight – Board of Directors

Finance Committee

Chair - Treasurer – Jeff Krall

Committee Members: Ed Lee, Bob Snelson

Purpose – To oversee the proper performance of SafePath’s financial operations by regularly reviewing all financial activities to ensure provision of program services.

Reviews and discusses the budget in depth with the Executive Director and Director of Finance.

Reviews development activities, the audit, financial reserves and investments.

Reports to the Board of Directors

Financial Policies and Procedures

Established “Financial Policies and Procedures Manual”

Developed using internal controls to protect the organization and ensure continuation of programs.

Relies on proper segregation of duties and proper accounting procedures.

Whistleblower, confidentiality, gift acceptance, document retention and destruction policies.

Annual Board approved Budget

Revised as necessary through approval of Board

Annual audit by independent CPA according to generally accepted accounting principles

Reports to Board

Comparison to budget

Cash balances

Accrual Basis of Accounting

Sources of Funding Contributions

Individuals (including board of directors) Community & faith-based organizations Corporations Foundations In-kind (professional services & rent)

Grants Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia (CACGA) Cobb Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cobb County Hedge Funds Care (HFC) National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA)

Grants are competitive – must apply annually – Awards based upon applications and past agency compliance and performance. Excellent program services Performance measurement Strong grant compliance procedures

Special Fundraising Events Annual Appeal – mail solicitation Good Eatin’ Great Cause – culinary chef tour & competition Hearing Children’s Voices - gala

Professional Trainings Clinical trainings for professionals in the field Legal training for professionals in the field Stewards of Children prevention education for the community and professionals

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$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13

Budget Comparisons

Original Budget Revised Budget Capital Campaign

Income Components

Actual FY12 Actual FY13

Grants, 41%

Special Events, 34%

Training, 3%

In-kind, 11%

Individuals, 2%

Foundations, 2%

Other Donors, 3% Corporate, 2%

Civic / Faith Based, 2%

Grants, 40%

Special Events, 38%

Training, 1%In-kind, 9%

Individuals, 3%

Foundations, 5%

Other Donors, 2%

Corporate, 1%

Civic / Faith Based, 1%

FY13 Financial Accomplishments Ended FY 2013 with a small surplus. At the beginning of the year, had budgeted to utilize FY 2012’s

surplus of $29,750 in current year to meet expenses. Due to successful fundraising detailed below and cost containment, this was not necessary and SafePath ended the year in the black.

Increased grant funding in a highly competitive environment. Due to successful grant proposals, received $87,000 additional funding over prior year.

Highly successful fundraising event “Good Eatin’ Great Cause” as well as another great year for Hearing Children’s Voices resulted in a $80,000 increase in special event income over previous year. Successful annual appeal fundraiser resulted in a $16,000 increase over prior year.

Awarded grants for improvement in program services through a Spanish-speaking therapist and a second Child & Family Aide (grantor: Hedge Funds Care). Received grant funding toward new Assistant Director position.

Increase in overall contributions of $21,000 from foundations, individuals and other donors.

Excellent audit with new audit firm, Mauldin & Jenkins, who gave an unqualified opinion on the financial statements. They presented a great report to the Board of Directors on SafePath’s financial policies and procedures.

In Perspective

Nonprofit organizations measure their success by the good they do for the community.

Fulfilling their mission is the bottom line.

Balancing the budget and managing the finances makes the program possible.

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Denise Entrican Intervention Support Specialist

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•Manage statistical grant reports including the

•case tracking system

•Coordinates weekly MDT case review, monthly MDT

•in-service trainings and monthly MDT peer review

•Provides supervision to the Child & Family Aide and

Child & Family Advocate

Serving Children….. Crisis Services: Intervention, Assessment and Treatment

Forensic Services: Interviews and Evaluations

Mental Health Services: Evaluations, Examinations, Individual

Counseling

Medical Services: Examinations, Evaluations and Referrals

Advocacy Services: Family, Child, & Court Services

Judicial Services: Expert testimony in the courts

Case Tracking Services: Collection & Maintenance of Appropriate

Data in a Central Location

Training Services: for Private, Public and Community Partners

Prevention Services: Education and Prevention provided to our

Private, Public and Community Partners

Child Client Demographics

SafePath’s purpose is to stress the

coordination of intervention,

investigation, and treatment services by

bringing together professionals and

agencies as a multi-disciplinary team to

create a child-friendly approach to

alleged child sexual and severe physical

abuse cases.

SafePath Partner Agencies:

Cobb County Police Department

Marietta Police Department

Smyrna Police Department

Kennesaw Police Department

Acworth Police Department

Austell Police Department

Powder Springs Police Department

Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services

Cobb County District Attorney’s Office

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Female66%

Male34%

Gender

0-6 Years24%

7-12 Years40%

13-18 Years36%

Age

African American

39%

Caucasian40%

Hispanic14%

Other7%

Ethnicity

Our greatest asset to the community is facilitating in

breaking the cycle of abuse by providing a safe, child-

friendly and centralized location for the following

services:

Specialized Forensic Interviews and Evaluations

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy

Collaborative Case Review

Victim Assistance Services

Medical Examinations and Referrals

Training Provided to Private, Public and Community Partners

Prevention and Education Provided to Private, Public and

Community Partners

SafePath Services

Primary Services Provided:

Forensic Interviews Conducted 710

Forensic Evaluations Conducted 25

Children Referred for Therapy 141

Sexual Abuse72%

Physical Abuse21%

Domestic Violence

4%

Other3%

Types of Abuse

Parent26%

Step-Parent5%

Parent's Boy/Girlfriend

7%

Other Relative19%

Other Known Person

36%

Stranger7%

Relationship of Perpetrator to Victim

*Report reflects fiscal year October 1st through September 30th

Existing Victims and Non-Offending Caregivers that received a SafePath Service 257 325

New Child Victims and Non-Offending Caregivers beginning of fiscal year 1,150 1,098

New Children between ages birth to 18 years 810 787

Total New and Existing Individuals Served 1,407 1,423

Total Units of Services Provided - As defined by VOCA services definitions 7,709 7,804

2012 2013

Annual FY 2012 Client & Services Report

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1,150 1,098

810 787

1,407 1,423

7,709 7,804 Existing Victims and Non-Offending Caregivers thatreceived a SafePath Service

New Child Victims and Non-Offending Caregivers beginningof fiscal year

New Children between agesbirth to 18 years

Total New and ExistingIndividuals Served

Total Units of ServicesProvided - As defined by VOCAservices definitions

Annual FY 2013 Client & Services Report

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Derita SwannClinical Specialist

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Supervises Clinical & Forensic Programs

Supervises Graduate Clinical Internship Program

Provides Direct Therapy & Forensic Services

Coordinates Clinical Trainings

Forensic Services

Goal:

To stress the coordination of intervention,

investigation, and treatment services by bringing

together professionals and agencies as a multi-

disciplinary team to create a child-friendly approach

to alleged child sexual and severe physical abuse

cases.

Forensic Interview

The purpose of a forensic interview is to gather

factual information from a child or adolescent in an

objective and developmentally sensitive manner

once allegations of abuse have been made.

Forensic professionals are specially trained and

employ a nationally recognized protocol to gather

pertinent information in a neutral, non-leading

manner while taking into account the child or

adolescent’s emotional needs and developmental

level.

Emphasis is placed on the child’s comfort level,

conducting a minimal number of interviews, and

conducting the interview in a child friendly

environment.

The forensic interview allows for all of the

investigating parties involved (law enforcement, child

protective services, etc.) to assess for safety issues

and possible criminal violations.

Forensic Evaluation

The forensic evaluation was developed for children

who are unable to give clear information during the

initial investigative interview.

The purpose of the forensic evaluation is to

determine the likelihood of whether or not the child

has been abused and gather forensically sound

facts necessary for child protection and law

enforcement officials to understand what, if

anything, has happened.

The forensic evaluation allows the child to disclose

over time in a child friendly environment, assess

the extent and nature of the alleged abuse, and

gather information regarding the child's social and

behavioral functioning in order to make treatment

recommendations.

Forensic Services Provided:

Forensic Interviews Conducted 710

Forensic Evaluations Conducted 25

Forensic Evaluation Sessions 141

SafePath's team of Forensic Evaluators consists

of 2 licensed therapists specially trained in

forensic evaluation.

Clinical Services

Clinical Services:

• Individual Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Play Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Crisis Intervention

• Group Therapy for Children and Adolescents

• Non-offending Caregiver Psycho-Educational Group

• Forensic Evaluations

• Court School / Court Preparation

• Expert Court Testimony

• Assessment of Child or Adolescent’s

Level of psychological distress and functioning

Need for therapy

Type of therapy needed

• Referrals when needed for:

Medication consultations

Psychological evaluations

Offender programs for children and adolescents

Goal:

To help child victims of abuse and their non-offending

caregivers heal from trauma, restore their emotional

functioning, and offer hope for a positive and

productive adulthood through a comprehensive,

evidenced-based treatment approach.

Statistics: Oct. 1, 2012 - Sept. 30, 2013

Child Therapy Sessions 1067

Caregiver Support & Education Sessions 798

Crisis Counseling Session 289

Family Therapy Sessions 34

Forensic Evaluation Sessions 141

SafePath’s Clinical Team consists of: 1 Clinical

Specialist, 1 full-time Therapist, 1 part-time Spanish-

speaking therapist and 3 Graduate Interns.

OutcomesGoal:

To reduce the trauma to children by offering a comprehensive, professional and child-friendly approach to

allegations of child abuse.

The following two charts depict the pre-test and post-test comparison of client symptoms from two nationally

known assessment instruments— The Child Behavior Checklist which measures behavioral and emotional

problems and the Trauma Symptom Checklist which measures acute and chronic posttraumatic symptoms.

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Child Behavior ChecklistAges 1½ - 5

Oct 1, 2012 - Sept 30, 2013

Pre-Test

Post-Test46

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50

52

54

56

58

60

62

Child Behavior ChecklistAges 6 - 18

Oct 1, 2012 - Sept 30, 2013

Pre-Test

Post-Test0

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Trauma Symptom ChecklistAges 8 - 16

Oct 1, 2012 - Sept 30, 2013

Pre-Test

Post-Test

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center Additional Team Members

Administrative Assistant

Child & Family Advocate

TherapistCommunity Program Assistant

Community Development Coordinator

Child & Family Aide Therapist Family & Child Aide

Assistant Director

Professional Education

Professional Training

SafePath offers clinical trainings that are focused on

educating mental health professionals in the field of

child trauma and treatment. Presenters at these

trainings are experienced leaders and clinicians in

the fields of child and adolescent trauma, research

and treatment. Participants include social workers,

counselors, psychologists and school counselors.

Flexibly Sequential Play Therapy (FSPT) A

Developmentally Sensitive Model of Trauma Treatment for Children presented by Paris Goodyear-

Brown, LCSW, RPT-S. This components-based model

demystifies play-based trauma treatment by outlining

the scope and sequence of trauma specific work with

children. Integrating nondirective and directive

approaches, this model provides a theoretical scaffold

at each point in treatment that supports the selective

use of play-based interventions while also

demonstrating the traumatized child's self-directed

use of the playroom to heal.

106 Participants

Legal Issues 101 is a workshop which provides

participants with an overview of current legal and

ethical issues commonly encountered with dealing

with children who are victims of abuse. Presenter was

Andrew Agatston an attorney who provided a wealth

of knowledge and experience. Participants include

social workers, counselors, psychologists, school

counselors, advocacy center staff, law enforcement,

and the Department of Family and Children’s

Services.

33 Participants

Community Education

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children training

is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training

program that educates adults to prevent, recognize,

and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse and

motivates them to courageous take action. SafePath

is Cobb County’s leading Stewards of Children (SOC)

facilitator and has trained over 1,000 adults in the

program.

191Participants in FY13

Mandated Reporting Training

In response to increased requests for training

regarding the updates to Georgia’s Mandatory

Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect law, SafePath

partnered with the Cobb County Crimes Against

Children Unit to provide training on the new

mandates.

Prevention Education SafePath is committed to providing quality

education to the community for the prevention and

elimination of child abuse and neglect. Participants

include community members, professionals, and all

adults interested in protecting children.

SafePath has trained

over 1,000 adults in

Stewards of Children!

Community Education for Adults

SafePath’s It’s Time to Talk, an hour long educational

program, currently airs on the Cobb County Government

Access channel: TV23. The goal of the program is to

encourage adults to take the Darkness to Light

Stewards of Children training which empowers and

educates adults on how to better recognize, respond

and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.Broadcast Area:Cobb County & Atlanta Metropolitan

Tus Recursos Telemundo Atlanta-WKTB

SafePath partnered with Telemundo Atlanta to do a

special feature about the fears and challenges that often

hinder the Spanish speaking community from seeking

help when faced with child abuse.Broadcast area: Atlanta Metropolitan

Safety Education for Children

SafePath Safety Rules promoting child safety in a fun,

child-friendly and educational way. SafePath provides

“Rules for Safety” posters to the community and in FY

2013, SafePath’s safety rules were featured on Radio

Disney AM590 Atlanta 6-7 times daily.Broadcast area: Atlanta Metropolitan

Community Education & Awareness

Although child safety is solely the responsibility of adults,

SafePath’s Rules for Safety engage children in learning about safety in a fun

and educational way.

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Grant Volunteer Service Hours

Per Month FY 2013

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MonthHours Per

MonthValue @ $12/hour

Monthly # of Volunteers

Oct-12 361 $4,332 8

Nov-12 265 $3,180 8

Dec-12 219 $2,628 9

Jan-13 268 $3,216 6

Feb-13 261 $3,132 7

Mar-13 244 $2,928 6

Apr-13 306 $3,672 5

May-13 192 $2,304 4

Jun-13 121 $1,452 4

Jul-13 7 $84 2

Aug-13 83 $996 7

Sep-13 136 $1,632 5

Grant Volunteer Cost Savings

Total 2,463 $ 29,556 71Average Number of Volunteers Per Month 5.91

Full Time Equivalent 1.18

Special Project Volunteers

Number of Volunteers

Total Hours

Value @ $12/hour

Special Events 127 578 $6,936

On-site Projects 17 70 $840

Off-site Projects 6 72 $864

Special Project Volunteer Total 150 720 $8,640

Additional Volunteer Cost Savings

Grant Volunteers Total 71 2,463 $ 29,556

Total Volunteer Cost Savings 221 3,183 $38,196

Goal SafePath conducts surveys on a quarterly basis to

evaluate the quality and effectiveness of its services.

Clients and multi-disciplinary team members are asked to provide feedback

regarding their experience, which SafePath uses to better improve its services.

Client Responses

“We were welcomed from the first visit and have always

been made to feel comfortable. Staff is extremely

professional and compassionate. We are very grateful for

the services we’ve received at SafePath!”

-SafePath Testimonial

Excellent 96.88%

Good 3.13%

Child-friendly Environment?

Excellent 80.54%

Good 19.46%

SafePath Services

Excellent 91.66%

Good 8.34%

SafePath Professionalism

“Everyone always has a warm smile and a soft voice.

That seems so simple but it makes such a big

difference in the comfort of those needing services.”

-SafePath Testimonial

Multi-disciplinary Team Responses

“SafePath continues to provide overall quality service to

the families and children they serve in their community.

It continues to be a pleasure to work with SafePath and

knowing the quality of care they provide families.”-Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

“Everyone has gone above & beyond to help me &

answer any questions that I have. The best, most

friendly staff.”-Powder Springs Police Department

Excellent 82.59%

Good 17.41%

SafePath Response

Excellent 82.59%

Good 17.41%

Overall Satisfaction

Excellent 80.92%

Good 19.08%

Helpfulness with Cases

Children’s Advocacy Center

Stroll Through

2013

Take a stroll down the SafePath…

Robert Snelson,President

Ed Lee

Itrellis Ross,Secretary

(not pictured)

Linda Rodriguez

2013 SafePath Board of DirectorsChildren are our future…

Leslie Gleisner Lori Patten James C. Taylor J. Cameron Tribble

Stephanie Nelson,Vice President

Jeffrey Krall,Treasurer

David Cole

PurposeThe purpose of the Community Council is to support and assist the Board of Directors in ensuring that SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center continues to meet it’s mission to reduce the trauma of alleged child

victims of abuse throughout intervention, investigation, prosecution and treatment.

Main ObjectiveTo support the organization and its board. To serve as public relations representatives, advocates, fundraisers, and/or liaisons between constituents and the organization. The Community Council also serves as the introductory stepping stones for possible future governing board members, and as an

avenue to have corporate community members involved in supporting SafePath.

Patti Agatston, Ph.D.Karen Baker

Otis Brumby IIIFrancey HakesNora Moulton

Skip MyersDeborah Pendergrass

Scott Phillips Michael Popkin, Ph.D.

Don PowellDiana Reock

Bryan StephensAnne Stuart, Committee Chair

Carole Templeman

It takes a whole community to make a difference SafePath’s Community Council

2013 Help for Children/Hedge Funds Care

Grantee Recipient

The YWCA of Northwest

Georgia presents the

Pat Head Dignity award to

Executive Director

Jinger Robins

Awards & Recognitions

2013 Cobb County

Friendship Club

Grantee Recipient

Nominated for the

2013 Cobb Co. Commission

& Cobb Community Relations Council

Creating Community Award

Received

Wells Fargo

Days of Giving

Grant

Executive Director Jinger Robins

Appointed to the

Governor’s Office for Children and

Families Constituency Council

Chosen as

LGE Community

Credit Union’s

Charity of Choice!

Participated in

Healthy Cobb

Initiative

Was chosen to host Stewards

2.0 Launch for

Darkness to Light

Who Walked the SafePath this year?

Amy Turner- Senator Isakson’s OfficeChicken and the Egg

Cobb County Friendship ClubCostco

Department of Juvenile JusticeGeorgia Power

Governor Office of Children & Families CSEC Task ForceHome Depot

Lockheed MartinMassage Envy

Jack Forsyth,Cobb Co. Public Safety Director

Dr. Emily Lembeck,Marietta City Schools

Superintendent

Dr. Michael HinojosaCobb Co. Schools Superintendent

Cumberland Diamond Exchange, Holly Reynolds,

and Mrs. Geter

Mop DogNelson Geter- Cobb County Chamber

Northwest OncologySanctuary Church

Stephanie V. Blank CenterTeague Foundation

United Community BankWells Fargo

WellStar Cobb Hospital Auxiliary Club

President,

Reynold Jennings

Anchor,

Jennifer Olmedillo

Willie Hopkins,Cobb Co. Support Services Director

12th Annual Hearing Children’s VoicesHonoring Nickolas Smith

SafePath’s Good Eatin’ Great CauseDishes Up Another Great Success

SafePath Happenings! Partner with a Purpose celebrates its 2nd year with 14 sponsors!

FY 2013 Annual Appeal

More SafePath Happenings!

Participated in

California Pizza

Kitchen Fundraiser!

Participated

in

The Embassy

Suites

of Galleria’s

Festival of Trees Participated in Family Fun

Days at the Cobb County

Safety Village

Received funds from

Harry’s Farmers

Market 5% Day!

More SafePath Happenings!

2012

Gabbin with the Girls Tea

benefitting SafePath

Telemundo Atlanta highlights SafePath

in various news segments

Received donation from

Zaxby’s fundraiser

Partnered with TV23 to produce

“It’s Time to Talk”

Featured on

11Alive’s

This is Home…Marietta

Special Newscast!

Creating the Waiting Room Intake Room

Before After

Purpose: 1. Consultations – private area where caregivers & advocates can briefly

discuss the situation away from the children2. Phone booth –private area where caregivers can have discreet phone

conversations3. Internet accessibility – private desk available

Community Partnerships

SafePath Highlighted at

Primrose School of Wade Green’s

Spring Fling!

SafePath Highlighted at

Belk at Town Center’s Annual Kids Fest!

Junior League of Cobb Marietta

Community Partner

Chosen for

Leadership

Cobb’s

Community

Services Day

Donation from Aaron’s

“Giving Tree”

Participated in World Day featuring

Elizabeth Smart

Mom’s on a Mission

Donation

Community PartnershipsReceived donation from

Wal-Mart Grand Opening

Sundial Plumbing

assisted with transportation

of special event items

Featured at the Grand

Re-Opening

of Belk Town Center

Laurete Alpha Delta

Cobb County Tax Assessors

Toy Party

Beneficiary

“Safety

Rules Rule”

PSA’s

Thank you to

Junior League of Cobb Marietta

for furnishing our Tranquility Room!

Project

Linus

Volunteer Highlights

Susann Braden, volunteer

helping to keep up the

SafePath GardenMonthly donation of

birthday cake from

Peggy Cartee!

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Was Charity of Choice for

LGE Foundation Friday!

SafePath Community Holiday Open House

December 2012

Community Education and Awareness

Organizations that SafePath

trained in

Darkness to Light’s

Stewards of Children Training

21st Century Leaders

Acworth Pastor’s Association

Cobb County Juvenille Court

Cobb County Parks & Recreation

Cobb County School District

Cobb Community Services Board

Communities in Schools

Families First

Georgia Family Connection Partnership

Governor’s Office of Children & Families

High Point Christian Tabernacle

Walton Communities

Junior League of Cobb Marietta

Kennesaw State University

LGE Community Credit Union

Macland Baptist Church

Marietta City Schools

Moms on A Mission

SafePath Board of Directors

SafePath Community Council

Walton Adventure Center

Walton Communities

Weed & Seed City of Atlanta

WellStar Health System

Community Education and Awareness

Trainings Provided by SafePath

Paris Goodyear-Brown

LCSW, RPT-S

Flexibly Sequential Play

Therapy (FSPT):

A Developmentally Sensitive

Model for Trauma Treatment

with Children

Andrew Agatston JD

Legal Issues 101 and

More…

Legal & Ethical

Obligations

Safety Rules Rule

Celebration at the Cobb

County Safety Village

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Proclamation Presented to

SafePath declaring

April National Child Abuse

Prevention Month

Held Open Community

Darkness to Light Training

in April!

Thank you to Vanita Dauphinais for brightening

up our SafePath Garden! !

Rock and Birdhouse Painted by Vanita Dauphinais

Thank you to the Cobb Business Women’s Association

for making SafePath festive this holiday season!

Let’s see where the stroll will take

us next year…

The Journey Continues…New Board Members 2014

Lori Jackson Brown,

Belk

Robert Jackson,Balfour Beatty Construction

Lisa Olens,Georgia Power

Kevin Rogers, Wells Fargo