Planning for Healthy Babies Waiver Approved for Georgia
Medicare and Medicaid Services approved DCH application for a Medicaid 1115 demonstration waiver to provide family planning-related services to individuals ineligible for Medicaid or SCHIP
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Emory Urban Health Program Announces 11 Planning Grants for School Based Health Centers
$3 million gift from The Zeist Foundation aimed to help improve outcomes for at-risk children throughout the state over the next five years.
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Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians
The Special Council on Tax Fairness for Georgians was established during the 2009-2010 Legislative Session (HB1405) to conduct a thorough study of the state’s current revenue structure and report its findings and recommendations for legislation to the speaker of the House and lieutenant governor by Jan. 10.
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Falcons Accepting Nominations for 2010 Community Quarterback Award
The Atlanta Falcons are pleased to announce the criteria for the 2010 Community Quarterback Award, which honors volunteers in Georgia ages 13 and over who exemplify leadership and dedication to bettering their communities.
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Linking Bad Behavior to Childhood Obesity
The obesity crisis in this state has reached a dangerously high level. Georgia has the second largest population in the nation of children 6-19 who are obese. Obesity affects not only a child’s health and self-esteem, but academics and behavior as well.
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Study Shows Community Collaboration Supports Healthier Birth Weights in Georgia Counties
According to the results of a recent evaluation study released by GaFCP, community collaboration contributes to more infants being born at healthy weights in Georgia.
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Recognizing Disparities the First Step to Reforming Education
The key to breaking the cycle of poverty that has kept communities and schools in bondage for so long is a child with a strong educational foundation. That’s why investing in pre-k is critical to the success of future generations.
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Lt. Gov. Challenges Georgia Schools to Get Kids Healthy
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, troubled by the growing concern of child obesity, has issued a challenge to Georgia schools to get kids healthy.
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Georgia Wins Race to the Top Grant
Gov. Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Education selected Georgia as a winner for the second round of Race to the Top grants.
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Walmart and GaFCP Helping Youth and Parents Work as Partners Toward Educational Success
A generous $50,000 grant from The Walmart Foundation has enabled Georgia Family Connection Partnership to undertake a Youth/Family Rally grant program in nine regions this fall.
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Census Bureau Releases Timetable for 2009 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Estimates
The Census Bureau announced today the public release schedule for the official income, poverty and health insurance estimates for 2009 from the Current Population Survey, as well as estimates from the American Community Survey.
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Remembering Linda Long
Remembering our friend and colleague Linda Long of Resource Development and Contract Management at GaFCP, who passed away on July 13