Paula Moody was recently named the CEO of Families First. Moody talks with Rose about her new role, the organization, and the ongoing challenges of transitioning from foster care to adoption in Georgia and across the nation.

Plus, Farley Barge, the co-founder and president of Navigate Recovery, and Ashley Parham, a lifeline lead recovery coach and program implementation specialist at Navigate Recovery, discuss the opioid crisis in Georgia and Navigate Recovery’s latest initiative to install vending machines that contain Narcan, an opioid treatment medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose.

Paula Moody was recently named the <a href="https://familiesfirst.org/about-families-first/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CEO of Families First</a>. Moody talks with Rose about her new role, the organization, and the ongoing challenges of transitioning from foster care to adoption in Georgia and across the nation.Plus, Farley Barge, the co-founder and president of <a href="https://www.navigaterecoverygwinnett.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Navigate Recovery</a>, and Ashley Parham, a lifeline lead recovery coach and program implementation specialist at Navigate Recovery, discuss the opioid crisis in Georgia and <a href="https://www.navigaterecoverygwinnett.org/home/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Navigate Recovery’s latest initiative</a> to install vending machines that contain <a href="https://www.narcan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Narcan,</a> an opioid treatment medication that can rapidly reverse an&nbsp;opioid overdose.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.