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CHINS 101: Understanding the Process and District's Role
Recorded Webinar
Description:
CHINS 101: Understanding the Children in Need of Services Process and the School District’s Role
This webinar will provide an overview of Children in Need of Services (CHINS) in Georgia and the important role school districts play in the process. CHINS is a juvenile court intervention designed to address concerns such as truancy and other student needs that require coordinated, wraparound support. Participants will learn the purpose of CHINS, when a referral may be appropriate, and how schools and community partners work together to support students and families. The session highlights how CHINS can serve as one component of a broader, comprehensive strategy to reduce chronic absenteeism and strengthen student engagement.
Duration: 1 hour
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, School Leaders, School Nurses, Social Workers, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Special Student Services, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Recorded Webinar
Primary Contact: Lindsey Oliver - lindsey.oliver@doe.k12.ga.us
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Webinar URL: https://url.gadoe.org/u6ar
Date Recorded: Apr 22, 2026