The center for family and community wellness
signature initiatives
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
A skills and application training model to empower individuals, families and healthcare providers with critical tools to improve health outcomes. Initially developed to improve the tragic perinatal health outcomes, H.E.A.R.T. 4 A Lifetime has expanded its offerings to include Geriatrics, Women's Health, Adolescent Health, Early Childhood Development, Chronic Disease and Mental Wellness.
Our current rotation of trainings include:
- The HEART of the Matter: Exploring Total Women's Wellness
- HEART: Enriching Early Childhood Experiences
- HEART: Advancing Maternal and Infant Health Advocacy
- A HEART of Grace: Geriatrics, Elder Care and Caregiving
- The HEART in Gear: The Shift (Transition to Young Adulthood)
- Matters of the HEART: Managing Relationships and Environments
For More Information Visit: www.heart4alifetime.com
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Respectful Maternity Care Simulator (RMCS) ™
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
Recognizing the imminent danger of pregnant, birthing and postpartum women in the United States and especially the south, the Respectful Maternity Care Explorations and Simulator (RMCS) was created to improve perinatal outcomes and save lives by advancing respectful maternity care and promoting optimal health for all women. We achieve this through an experiential education model designed for learners in health care systems, medical and nursing schools and community health center.
- RMC Exploration 1.0
- RMC Exploration 2.0
- RMC Exploration 3.0
- The RMC Simulator
For More Information Visit: www.respectfulmaternitycare.org
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The Faces of ACES Simulation Experience ™
H.E.A.R.T. Family Health Advocacy Training ™
The Faces of ACES Simulation Experience ™
The Faces of ACEs Simulated Experience™ is an immersive, simulated experience that brings to life the hidden impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Inspired by true stories, it reveals how childhood trauma shapes the way people think, feel, and navigate everyday life.
Designed for law enforcement, educators, juvenile justice professionals, clergy, healthcare providers, and families, this experience fosters empathy and understanding—helping communities recognize the lasting effects of ACEs and work together toward healing and resilience.
For More Information Visit:
info@thecfcw.org
or 704-647-7300 Thank you!
Wednesday at The Well ™
P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
The Faces of ACES Simulation Experience ™
Wednesday @ The Well™
Come Thirsty. Leave Refreshed.
Wednesday @ The Well is a monthly gathering designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit through meaningful connection, reflection, and learning. Offered virtually on the first Wednesday of each month, this midweek experience provides a welcoming space for individuals, families, and community leaders to pause, recharge, and gain practical insights that support personal growth and community wellness.
The sessions focus on three areas of renewal:
- Early morning (7:15am) Spiritual Refreshing – Encouraging faith, reflection, and spiritual grounding.
- Mid day (11:15am) Mental and Emotional Restoring – Providing tools and conversations that support resilience, balance, and inner well-being.
- Early evening (5:15pm) Occupational and Financial Reviving – Sharing practical guidance, resources, and strategies that help individuals strengthen career pathways, financial stability, and economic opportunity.
Through encouragement, shared experiences, and practical wisdom, participants leave refreshed, empowered, and better equipped to thrive in every area of life.
For More Information:
704-647-7300
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P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
PEACE by PEACE™ is an acronym for
Preventing and Eliminating Adverse Childhood Experiences by Promoting and Empowering
All Children to Excel.
PEACE by PEACE is a collaborative resource and learning network dedicated to preventing the onset of adversities among children, adolescents and young adults while strengthening protective environments that support optimal development. The initiative advances trauma-responsive systems and promotes healthy experiences through coordinated education, advocacy,
and resource alignment.
The network provides learning pathways and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations that serve youth and families. These pathways include experiential learning systems and training opportunities for providers, families, and youth-serving organizations. Participants include youth leaders, educators, clergy, university students, social workers, clinicians, therapists, child welfare advocates, community health workers, law enforcement officers, juvenile justice professionals, and healthcare personnel.
For More Information: dglass@firstteamamerica.com
704-647-7300
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The Brainasium ™ Early Brain Development Experience
P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
P.E.A.C.E. by P.E.A.C.E A Resource and Learning Network ™
The Brainasium™ is an immersive, interactive learning experience designed to bring the science of early brain development to life. Through engaging, hands-on activities and guided reflection, participants explore how relationships, environments, and early experiences shape the architecture of a child’s developing brain. The Brainasium translates complex neuroscience into practical understanding, helping parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders recognize how everyday interactions can either strengthen or disrupt healthy development.
Participants move through experiential stations that demonstrate how factors such as nurturing relationships, language exposure, stress, safety, nutrition, and play influence brain growth during the earliest years of life.
By “seeing and feeling” how neural connections are formed, strengthened, or weakened, participants gain a deeper appreciation for the critical importance of early childhood environments and responsive caregiving.
The Brainasium™ is more than a learning activity—it is a call to action. By equipping individuals and communities with knowledge and practical strategies, the experience empowers participants to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where children can thrive, families can flourish, and communities can grow stronger for generations to come.
For More Information: dglass@firstteamamerica.com
704-647-7300
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Zone Safety America™
The H.E.A.R.T. Alumni Network ™
The H.E.A.R.T. Alumni Network ™
Zone Safety America is a youth-led community safety and prevention initiative founded in 2001 by participants in First TEAM America’s STEM Program (The CHEM LABS of America). The initiative was born from the voices and lived experiences of more than 50 youth, ages 9–18, from The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta who were determined to confront the violence and trauma affecting their communities.
Many of these young people had firsthand exposure to tragic and preventable events. Some had been victims of gun violence, while others had witnessed stabbings, house fires, sexual assault, domestic violence, or serious accidents. Several had lost friends and neighbors to fires, traffic incidents, or other devastating circumstances. Rather than remain silent, these youth transformed their pain into purpose—committing themselves to creating safer environments for children, families, and neighborhoods.
With courage and determination, the youth organized and presented a community safety action plan to the late Atlanta City Councilman Ivory Young during a district Town Hall meeting. Their powerful testimony ignited a movement. In response, a coalition of public agencies and community partners quickly rallied around the youth to help bring their vision for safer communities to life.
Early partners included the Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Workforce Development, Grady Health System, the Fulton County Juvenile Court, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Safe Kids America, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Fulton County Board of Health. Together, these agencies worked alongside youth leaders to implement prevention education, leadership development, and community safety programs.
For More Information: dglass@firstteamamerica.com or 404-430-8585
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The H.E.A.R.T. Alumni Network ™
The H.E.A.R.T. Alumni Network ™
The H.E.A.R.T. Alumni Network ™
The H.E.A.R.T Alumni Network is a community designed to keep graduates connected, supported, and engaged beyond the program. Alumni gain access to upcoming trainings, mentorship opportunities, and valuable resources that strengthen professional growth and community impact. By staying connected, members continue the mission of H.E.A.R.T—building resilience, fostering leadership, and creating lasting change.
For More Information:
704-647-7300
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