Region 11—Nurturing Healthy Families through Healthy Communities
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Georgia 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 11.
The people who live in the southernmost corner of the state are caught up in the same cycle of poverty that people in rural Georgia struggled with 50 years ago. And today 30 percent of the children and families there are battling some kind of health disparity.
The 18 Georgia Family Connection county Collaboratives in the region came across a report issued from the United States Dept. of Agriculture with a path to prosperity that reflects Georgia Family Connection’s mission. According to the report, “improvement can only come when all segments of the population come together to provide opportunities for these people.”
Watch this video, produced by the coordinators in Region 11, which shows how these innovators, trendsetters, and game-changers have taken a lesson from history and are applying what 25 years of Family Connection has taught them: healthy and helpful communities bring about healthy and successful families.
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:
Atkinson County
Atkinson County Family Connection
Jennifer Brown
atkinsonfc@gmail.com
912-389-6012
atkinson.gafcp.org
Bacon County
Bacon County Family Connection
Kim Vickers
kvalma@aol.com
912-632-4414
bacon.gafcp.org
Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County Family Connection
Christine Graham
benhillfc@mchsi.com
229-426-5040
benhill.gafcp.org
Berrien County
Family Connection/Communities In Schools of Berrien County
Sara Paulk
spaulk@fccisberrien.org
229-686-6576
berrien.gafcp.org
Brantley County
Brantley County Family Connection, Inc.
Laura Kelley
bcfc@btconline.net
912-462-5979
brantley.gafcp.org
Brooks County
Brooks County Family Connection
Natalie Singletary
bcfc@brooks.k12.ga.us
229-263-6642
brooks.gafcp.org
Charlton County
Charlton County Family Connection
Carla Rodeffer
carlarodeffer@charlton.k12.ga.us
912-276-0394
charlton.gafcp.org
Clinch County
Clinch County Family Connection
Jennifer Smith
clinchcountyfamilyconnection@gmail.com
912-487-8060
clinch.gafcp.org
Coffee County
Coffee County Family Connection
April Thomason
april.thomason@coffee.k12.ga.us
912-389-6523
coffee.gafcp.org
Cook County
Cook County Family Connection
Zoe Myers
zmyers@cookcountyfamilyconnection.org
229-549-7976
cook.gafcp.org
Echols County
Echols County Family Connection
Sylvia Tefft
echolsfc@gmail.com
229-559-6956
echols.gafcp.org
Irwin County
Irwin County Family Connection, Inc.
Laverne McConico
mcconicol@irwin.k12.ga.us
229-468-9719
irwin.gafcp.org
Lanier County
Lanier County Family Connection
Amy Lollis
lanierfamcom@gmail.com
229-563-3606
lanier.gafcp.org
Lowndes County
Lowndes/Valdosta Commission for Children & Youth
Seth Brown
lowndeslccy@gmail.com
229-671-8462
lowndes.gafcp.org
Pierce County
Pierce County Family Connection
Stephanie Bell
piercefc@gmail.com
912-230-7835
pierce.gafcp.org
Tift County
Tift County Commission on Children and Youth
Lillie McEntyre
tc3y@friendlycity.net
229-388-1000
tift.gafcp.org
Turner County
Family Connection of Turner County
229-567-3413
turner.gafcp.org
Ware County
Ware Children’s Initiative
Gail Seifert
warechildrensinitiative@gmail.com
912-816-5317
ware.gafcp.org
Read about the 25 things you need to know about Region 10—where it’s time for a special Collaborative edition of Family Feud. Watch coordinators try to out-think each other in identifying ways that the 14 county Collaboratives of the region are transitioning families out of poverty, curbing risky behavior, and engaging partners in collaborative work.
Check back in December, when you’ll hear from Region 12.
If you’re part of a family, or you’re someone who supports families and communities in this state, Georgia Family Connection’s milestone anniversary should matter to you. Find out why.