More than 9,700 victims of child abuse and neglect were confirmed in Georgia in 2019. Experts agree that at the root of prevention is strengthening relationships and supporting parents and the home environment, and that is at the heart of the GaFCP Family Support Cohort.
Youth in Dublin have a chance to learn about city government, participate in the court system, and gain valuable job experience—all before they’re 18.
Houston County Family Connection Executive Director Tian Foss is hosting monthly meetings to inform first responders of the resources available to help the homeless.
The Board of Commissioners in Dawson County recently honored Nancy Stites, retiring director of Dawson County Family Connection, for her 15 years of service to that organization and to the community.
Jairaj Goberdhan, a family physician there, says the pandemic has produced many more people with depression and anxiety, and has led to weight gain and uncontrolled diabetes.
LIFT Youth Center Inc. has been selected to become a designated State of Hope site and to receive funding to aid with project implementation.
Cook County Family Connection received research funding from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute to conduct a six-month study on COVID-19 pandemic’s local impact.
ENGAGE: Connecting With Georgia’s Children and Youth supports cities and city officials engaging and connecting with youth in their communities and addressing the issues they face.
Providers that would like to participate invited to apply by March 12 The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning… Read More
Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement family-focused programs that promote economic security, support trauma-responsive care, and respond to local needs.
$1,000 supplemental payments will be provided to eligible pre-K teachers, assistant teachers, and child care teachers.
GPB invites all Georgia students in kindergarten through third grade to create a great story, illustrate it, and enter it in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The deadline is April 30.