Meeting Families Where They Are in Region 9
Print This PostGeorgia Family Connection turned 25 in 2016, so we’re taking you on a journey—region by region—throughout our anniversary year to show you the landscape for children and families across our state. This month we share the 25 things you need to know about Region 9, located in southeast Georgia.
Sunny Rogers, a Georgia Family Connection Partnership community support specialist, said what she loves most about working in Region 9 is that all 15 Collaborative coordinators there have fantastic ideas on how to work out of the box to reach families where they are, to provide resources, and to help families become their definition of success.
Sunny said every coordinator comes with a wide array of unique skill sets. “Some are great fundraisers, some great organizers, and others can plan wonderful parent engagement events,” she said. “But they don’t sit back and take the praise. Instead they share each success and help each other replicate strategies that work.”
Watch this music video, produced by the coordinators in Region 9, to see how they’re bringing partners together around common goals to strengthen families and help students succeed:
We believe that by working together we can nurture children and families who thrive in vibrant communities—everywhere. So get involved with your local Georgia Family Connection Collaborative:
Appling County
Appling Community Connection
Amy Rediger
acfamcon@gmail.com
912-367-8816
appling.gafcp.org
Bleckley County
Family Connection Community Partnership (Cochran/Beckley County)
Regina Smith
regina_smith@bleckley.k12.ga.us
478-934-4300
http://bleckley.gafcp.org
Candler County
Candler County Family Connection
Lisa Rigdon
lrigdon@metter.org
912-362-0198
candler.gafcp.org
Dodge County
Dodge Connection-Communities In Schools of Dodge County
Debbie Connell
dconnell@cisga.org
478-374-1997
dodge.gafcp.org
Emanuel County
Emanuel County Family Connection
BJ Williams
bj.williams@emanuel.k12.ga.us
478-237-7266
emanuel.gafcp.org
Evans County
Evans County Family Connection
Judith Hawkins
evanscountyfamconnection@gmail.com
912-739-1222
evans.gafcp.org
Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County Family Connection Council
Denise Darley
jdfamilyconnections@gmail.com
912-379-9273
jeffdavis.gafcp.org
Johnson County
Johnson County Family Connection Collaborative
Kristie Brantley
kristie_brantley@johnson.k12.ga.us
478-864-4063
johnson.gafcp.org
Laurens County
Dublin/Laurens Commission on Children, Youth and Families
Connie Smith
conniestrangesmith@gmail.com
478-353-8363
laurens.gafcp.org
Tattnall County
Tattnall County Family Connection
Becky Anderson
banderson@tattnall.k12.ga.us
912-557-6026
tattnall.gafcp.org
Telfair County
Telfair County Family Connection
Joel Rogers
telfairfc@gmail.com
229-868-5661
telfair.gafcp.org
Toombs County
Toombs County Family Connection
Paige Williamson
familyconnection9@gmail.com
912-243-2542
toombs.gafcp.org
Tri-County—Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler counties
Tri-County Family Connection
Kristy Bennett
tricountyfc@gmail.com
912-539-0517
tricounty.gafcp.org
Wayne County
Wayne County Family Connections Incorporated
Lana D. Wright
familyconnection@waynehelp.com
912-810-0101
wayne.gafcp.org
Wilcox County
Wilcox County Family Connection
Amy D. Thompson
fc@wilcox.k12.ga.us
229-365-0037
wilcox.gafcp.org
Read about the 25 things you need to know about Region 8—where 16 counties located on the central western border of the state are working together to bring change for those living in poverty by providing food and essentials—and bringing hope—to children and families in need.
Check back in October, when you’ll hear from Region 10.
Georgia Family Connection turned 25 this year. If you’re part of a family, or you’re someone who supports families and communities in this state, this milestone anniversary should matter to you. Find out why.