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Prince George’s County Schools Program
Paths for Families is teaming up with Prince George’s County Public Schools to provide trauma-informed training for high school staff as well as specialized counseling for youth living in foster, guardianship, or adoptive families. Learn more about our training and counseling options below! ↓
Training
Teachers create vital learning environments where students can thrive. For students who have experienced trauma, safety is the foundation for building trust and academic success.
Trainings consist of 3, 3-hour training sessions:
- Location: On-site or virtual trainings
- Eligibility: Prince George’s County High School Staff Members
- Capacity: 40 participants per training per school
- CEUs: CEUs will be awarded for Social Workers. More information to come for CEUs for teachers and other school professionals.
- Optional: Coaching sessions are available to support the implementation of new information.
To express your interest in the training program or learn more, contact Melanie Geddings-Hayes.
Counseling
Adoption/permanency-competent therapy differs from general therapy by centering the nuanced, unique challenges and needs of children and families impacted by the adoption and/or foster care process, focusing on attachment and trauma in a strengths-based, family-centered manner.
Paths for Families is providing trauma-informed, adoption/permanency-competent counseling for students in the following Prince George’s County High Schools:
- Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School
- Bowie High School
- Crossland High School
- Suitland High School
- Bladensburg High School
- Flowers High School
Paths for Families uses evidence-based counseling approaches including TF-CBT, SBIRT, & TBRI.
- Location: On-site
- Eligibility: Students attending any of the schools above who are currently experiencing foster care, living with a relative/guardian, or who are adopted.