Recap: Cobb County Jail Program Celebrated First Women's Parenting 101 Graduation of 2025
Recap: Cobb County Jail Program Celebrated First Women's Parenting 101 Graduation of 2025
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the graduation of participants from its nine-week Parenting 101 program on Tuesday, Feb.18. The event highlighted the graduates' dedication and growth throughout the program, which aims to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships.
The ceremony opened with a warm welcome from Deputy Tonya McClendon, followed by Counselor Christina Saliba, who discussed the significance of the occasion, highlighting the graduates’ achievements and the program’s positive impact on families.
Asst. Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson led the certificate presentation, congratulating each graduate for their hard work and commitment. Anderson also offered words of encouragement, inspiring graduates to continue applying the skills they’ve learned to build stronger family connections.
Graduates then took the stage to share their personal journeys, expressing gratitude for the program and the support they received from instructors and fellow participants. Their heartfelt speeches highlighted the transformative experiences that have prepared them to navigate the challenges of parenthood with confidence.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Col. Michael Williams, who offered words of wisdom, encouraging graduates to use their newfound knowledge to foster nurturing and resilient family environments. Williams commended the graduates for their dedication and reminded them that the skills they’ve gained will have a lasting impact on both their children and the community.
The Parenting 101 graduation stands as a testament to the Sheriff’s Office commitment to supporting families and fostering positive change within the community.
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Deputy McClendon gives a few words of praise to the graduates before the Parenting 101 Graduation begins.
One of the graduates proudly poses alongside Asst. Chief Anderson at the Parenting 101 Graduation.
Asst. Chief Anderson and another graduate smile proudly for the camera at the Parenting 101 Graduation.
At the end of the ceremony, Asst. Chief Anderson expresses her proudness and ongoing support to the graduates at the Parenting 101 Graduation.
Col. Williams (Adult Detention Center commander) also offers words of encouragement to the graduates at the Parenting 101 Graduation.
One of the graduates shares how the Parenting 101 class helps her improve as a mother.
Another graduate expresses her appreciation for the class and the people who help and guide her at the Parenting 101 Graduation.
