Twiggs County Family Connection’s summer reading program was transitioned to a virtual platform, presenting new challenges—and opportunities to reach the county’s most vulnerable children and families.
Some local celebrated authors, storytellers, and musicians have come together to connect with and inspire children and families through stories.
Sara Lee Crumbs, Quitman County Family Connection coordinator, said something magical happens when like-minded individuals who believe in the power of learning and literacy come together and decide to meet parents where they are.
The digital programming offered by CCCC, the local Georgia Family Connection Collaborative since 1999, varies from life skills and meal preparation, to Georgia Shape physical activities, to math tutoring.
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Bridging the gap between financial hardship back to self-sufficiency: that’s how Candler County Family Connection Director Lisa Brown Rigdon describes The Bridge.
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Clay County has its share of struggles. No one knows this better than Eddie Watson, coordinator of Clay County Family… Read More
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When Cook County Family Connection Executive Director Zoe Myers heard the story, Forever Loblolly, she knew exactly what to do… Read More
When Jeff Davis Family Connection Director Denise Darley couldn’t fall asleep one night, she used the quiet time to brainstorm… Read More