This Session will explore the pivotal role of community engagement in preventing child abuse and neglect, focusing on how to mobilize community resources to protect vulnerable children. Participants will learn how to harness the power if community partnerships, local organizations, and volunteers to create a protective environment for children and families. The session will cover effective strategies for engaging diverse community stakeholders, building collaborative networks, and utilizing existing resources to strengthen child protection efforts. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to foster a community-wide approach to preventing child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all children have access to safe, nurturing environments.
SPEAKER:
LaToya Butler works as a CPS Consultant for the Department of Children and Family Services. She previously served as the MCC (My Community Cares) State Family Support Coordinator. She has a 15 year old daughter who is in 10th grade in high school. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting with a minor in Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
LaToya Butler has received both Degrees from Southern University and A&M College. She used to be an Investigator for Child Protection and the Case Manager/Liaison for the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court. When not working, She enjoys roller skating (she used to belong to a roller derby league in Baton Rouge, LA), traveling, reading and meeting new people. She once worked as a Disc Jockey for 101.5 WYNK.
More interesting facts about Latoya Butler: I was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, she has a skating group called Roll On It Gurlz, am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and an Employment Consulting business called Butler Premier Consulting Firm, Inc.