Catoosa County Videos Offer Tips and Ideas to Hosting a Teen Maze
Catoosa County Family Collaborative coordinator Phil Ledbetter chronicled his Teen Maze experience on video, hoping to offer other Collaboratives some tips ideas.
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Georgia’s High-School Graduation Rate Increases
Georgia’s public high-school graduation rate rose more than two percentage points over last year. The rate of students getting diplomas has risen by 11 percentage points since 2009.
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Cook County Student and Family Connection Youth Leader Elected State FFA Officer
Ashton Lovett, a youth leader for Cook County Family Connection, was elected to serve as the Georgia FFA State South Region vice president for 2013-2014.
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Georgia Spends Billions on Obesity in a Year
The Georgia Supermarket Access Task Force released a report today that identifies 12 ways Georgia can improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities across the state, a critical step in reducing the state’s obesity crisis.
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National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Brings Youth Fitness Campaign to Georgia
The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils is accepting nominations from schools in Georgia to receive a $100,000 state-of-the-art Fitness Center.
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Request for Proposals: Comprehensive School-Based Health Center Program
Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics Urban Health Program will award planning grants of $10,000 each to organizations and communities interested in exploring the creation of a school-based health clinic in their area.
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Youth Incarceration Rate Plummets in Georgia
Youth confinement is on the decline, both in Georgia and across the nation. Still, more than 2,000 youths ages 13-21 are incarcerated through Georgia’s juvenile justice system in youth prisons and jails and residential correction programs.
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Be Healthy Georgia Day and Kids Fun Run March 9
GaFCP is teaming up with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle for the 3rd annual Be Healthy Georgia Day at the Capitol on Saturday, March 9. This is a free family event.
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More Than $80 Million Awarded to School-Based Health Centers Nationwide
Funds Expand Health-Care Access and Services for Thousands of Children and Youth More than $80 million in federal funding went… Read More
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Walmart and GaFCP Helping Young Georgians to Make Good Life Choices
Communities in 132 counties across the state are purchasing equipment and establishing a sharing network to present Teen Mazes thanks to a $52,000 Walmart Foundation grant.
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Dole Food, DECAL, Healthy Kids Ga. Partner to Improve Early Childhood Nutrition Standards
Dole Food Company and Healthy Kids Georgia Program have entered into a partnership with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to promote good nutrition and increased physical activity in early childcare and education programs.
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Henry awarded $98,000 for emergency food, shelter
by Johnny Jackson l Henry Daily Herald