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Luncheon: The State of International Child Protection in Georgia
October 30, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
With more than 10 percent of Georgia’s population now born outside U.S., the state is seeing an enviable rise in diversity that has contributed to its political vibrancy and economic prosperity.
But it also begs a question: Are local policy makers and stakeholders across civil society and business equipped to navigate complex cultural issues and the tangled web of cross-border regulations that govern how we protect the most vulnerable in society?
Or will institutional and resource gaps persist that hinder the effective delivery of services and opportunity to kids and families?
Join the Consulate General of Mexico, The Manely Firm, Division of Family and Child Services (DFaCS) and other experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce for an in-person, interactive luncheon roundtable providing the latest on the state of international child protection in Georgia and how consulates, nonprofits and even companies can be part of solving child welfare challenges, even before they arise.
Speakers
Opening Remarks: Cobb Chamber
Javier Diaz de Leon
Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta
Michael Manely
Founding Attorney at The Manely Firm
Julia Pavon Rojas
Counselor at Ser Familia
Julia is a pre-licensed, bilingual mental health counselor dedicated to providing individual and group counseling to the Latino community. She works with Ser Familia, a non-profit organization with offices across the metro-Atlanta area that offers mental health and prevention services for Latino families in Spanish. Julia holds a B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Her experience spans youth mental health, substance abuse prevention and intervention, and trauma-informed care.
Travis Moses
Regional Director, R13 (Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett)
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Travis has been employed with DFCS for 21 years, serving faithfully in the Metro District his entire career. His overarching goal is to create gateways that strengthen families by providing access to supportive resources within the community. This includes facilitating a consistent evaluation of processes to ameliorate safety and well-being outcomes for families and children in the Region. This requires interfacing with various community stakeholders (private and public, alike) to accurately address specific needs identified by members of the diverse communities within and throughout region 13. As a leader, his mission to create collaborative initiatives continues to be centered on enhancing the brand of the agency, as building, and maintaining public trust is paramount and aligns with the overall mission of the agency.
Travis earned his bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina and holds a Master’s in Family Counseling from Webster University.
He is the proud father of two amazing daughters and husband to a ‘super amazing’ wife for 19 years! His pastime includes reading, listening to music, and traveling with his family and friends. He exudes an ongoing passion to serve by lending his talents to improve the lives of others and continually sharpens his skill set, aiming to be a beacon of hope for those in need.
Who Should Come?
Citizens concerned about trafficking, domestic violence, child custody and other pressing issues
Diplomats interested in staying up-to-date on the latest rules and regs governing child protection in Georgia
Government officials and economic development agencies seeking to better serve their immigrant communities
HR directors and companies seeking to better understand how their employees are affected by state policy
