Providing Early Literacy Support at Home
A new affordable apartment complex in Warner Robins utilizes an on-site early learning center in the clubhouse to provide young children with supports and services they need to boost early literacy skills.
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Home Visitation Program Provides Valuable Support to Elbert County Families
Understanding that her prematurely born son, Carter, may not engage in the same activities as other babies his age put Macie McCannon’s mind at ease. It’s one less worry for the 16-year-old mother who’s strengthening her parenting skills and knowledge through the Elbert County home visitation program.
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Amerigroup Awards $10,000 to GaFCP to Support Relief Efforts in Southwest Georgia Counties Impacted by COVID-19
Amerigroup has awarded $10,000 in grant funding to Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP) to support the relief efforts of 11 county Collaboratives.
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Census Events Reach Neighbors in Need in Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler Counties
Montgomery County Commissioner Brandon Braddy is looking to Census 2020 as a way to improve conditions for his struggling neighbors. He turned to Kristy Bennett, coordinator for Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler counties—Tri-County Family Connection—to lead the organizing of efforts.
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Helpers in Lumpkin County Found Everywhere During the Pandemic
Perhaps the African proverb “It takes a village” takes on even more meaning when the village itself is struggling amid a public health crisis. Proving this to be true were business owners, volunteers, and school officials in Lumpkin County who found ways to help the community while facing their own COVID-related challenges.
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An Interview—’The Two Georgias Initiative’ Participants: Zoe Myers and Jennifer Lovett of Cook County Family Connection
Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Catalyst interviewed Zoe Myers and Jennifer Lovett of Cook County Family Connection to find out how the Collaborative is doing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Everyone Counts in Polk County
Polk County’s Complete Count Committee—which includes county and city representatives, public health officials, local media, parents, and leaders from local schools, libraries, and churches—brainstormed new ways to promote the census, particularly in hard-to-reach neighborhoods.
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WIC Matters Works to Get Healthy Foods on Georgia Families’ Tables
The Georgia Family Connection Partnership WIC Matters Cohort, a group of nine Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives, is working together with WIC to help ensure that all eligible women are informed about, enroll in, and actively use the program’s valuable resources.
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Troup County Reframes Summer Reading Efforts Amidst Pandemic
Troup County literacy leaders found new ways to reach kids safely this year, expanding coverage and piloting an online tutoring program called “Read, Learn, Grow.”
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Empowering and Connecting Middle Georgia Communities
Resilient Middle Georgia is a coalition that aims to foster community resilience and integrate trauma awareness in Central Georgia.
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Twiggs County Family Connection—Bringing Literacy Home
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.
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Once Upon a Time in Georgia, Families Stayed Connected Through Stories
Some local celebrated authors, storytellers, and musicians have come together to connect with and inspire children and families through stories.