The Archdiocese of Atlanta requires all adult volunteers (18 years old or older) working with children, youth, and/or vulnerable individuals to complete the Safe Environment training (VIRTUS) and undergo a background screening before volunteering. The Georgia law requires you to report abuse within 24 hours if you become aware of it or have a reasonable suspicion.
This can be made by phone to:
1-855-GA CHILD
1-855-422-4453
24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Archdiocesan policy requires a follow-up letter to be sent to your local DFCS office detailing all the information provided to the intake center to keep records of our response to allegations of abuse. A copy of the letter must also be sent to the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
DFCS Follow-Up Letter Template
For more information, click here.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Katehana Artime, our Parish Safe Environment Coordinator, at the Parish Office.