Sarah Welch began her employment with the Anna Crawford Children’s Center in 2016. She holds a Master of Human Services specializing in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice degree from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science Human Services specializing in Case Management degree from Kennesaw State University, and an Associate of Science Business Administration degree from Georgia Highlands College. Mrs. Welch is a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP). As Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Mrs. Welch oversees the advocacy staff and undergraduate level interns. She provides case management, resource connection, and crisis intervention services to families served by the forensic and clinical staff. Mrs. Welch facilitates communication and information sharing with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, which includes law enforcement, the Department of Family and Children Services, the District Attorney’s Office, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Additionally, Mrs. Welch assists in managing Forensic Medical Exams conducted onsite in partnership to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Mrs. Welch is certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health Learning (ESMHL) through PATH International and has experience working with foster children and children who have experienced trauma heal through Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL). Mrs. Welch has experience working in youth organizations involving faith-based ministry and experience in the organizational development of child abuse prevention trainings, policies, and protocols within the faith community. Mrs. Welch is a certified Darkness to Light Facilitator providing sexual abuse awareness and prevention trainings to adults. Mrs. Welch is extremely passionate about child abuse prevention and whole heartedly advocates for adults to continue to improve protection efforts surrounding children in their communities.
