Youth and Parent Support
Atlanta Public Schools
Stay up to date with latest news from APS, including upcoming meetings, events, and school closures! Parent resources are available both in English and Spanish:
Atlanta Public Schools – Facebook Page
Atlanta Public Schools (Español) – Página Facebook
Sign up for the APS Newsletter: APSNOW
Submit an anonymous report about safety concerns or abuse: Say Something or call the direct line at (1-844-5-SayNow).
Find resources for immigrant and multilingual parents, including Weekly Parent Meetings, interpreters, and more: Multilingual Programs & Services / Servicios Multilingues
Atlanta Public Schools is partnering with Hazel Health to offer free Telehealth Services for all APS students!
With Hazel Health, students can virtually complete an urgent medical care visit or a therapy visit. Hazel’s doctors and therapists are available to see students while they are at home and at school.
Hazel’s telehealth services are available at no cost to APS families and this includes every student, regardless of their insurance or financial situation. Learn more here: English | Spanish
Requesting physical health services: To get started, complete the Hazel Health Care Consent Form. You only need to complete this one time for each student.
Para llenar el Formulario de Consentimiento en Español, haga clic en el botón “Ver en español” en la esquina superior derecha.
You can then request physical health services at home or at school through your Hazel account. Create your account here.
Requesting teletherapy: To get started, complete the Hazel Health Care Consent Form. You only need to complete this one time for each student.
Para llenar el Formulario de Consentimiento en Español, haga clic en el botón “Ver en español” en la esquina superior derecha.
Then, create a Hazel account here, and call 800-764-2935 to request therapy for your child. Within 2 business days, a Hazel Health representative will contact you to schedule an intake visit.
Fulton County Library
Find your local Fulton County Library branch by using your zip code here. Check out upcoming events happening across Fulton County!
U.S. Department of Labor: Child Labor Laws and Protections for Young Workers
If you or your child is a worker under age 18, you have rights! As a young worker, you have the right to 1) a safe workplace, 2) job safety training, 3) needed safety equipment, and 4) the ability to speak up without fear.
Check out the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth Employment Guide for Non-Agricultural Work. Learn more about Young Workers’ Rights here!
If you believe your workplace is in violation of child labor laws, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor. An employer cannot retaliate against a worker for exercising their rights, filing a complaint or cooperating with an investigation.
ATL Year of the Youth Initiative
Learn about Mayor Andre Dickens’ Year of the Youth initiative!
City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation
Register for programming with the Department of Parks and Recreation using their iParcs portal here!
SafeKids Fulton County
Safe Kids Fulton is a coalition led by the Fulton County Board of Health. Their mission is to prevent accidental injury for children nineteen and under throughout Fulton County. Their focus areas include education, equipment, enforcement, and awareness. Learn more here.
Check out their various initiatives:
UNICEF USA
Are you a student who’s passionate about equity and justice?
UNICEF USA offers resources for you to start a local chapter at your school! Advocate, educate, fundraise, and build a community with your peers, and receive support from UNICEF USA.
Learn more about how to start a club here, and check out the links below for more resources! Click here to visit the UNICEF USA Action Center.
