Preparing Today’s Youth to Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Youth engagement programs can come in many shapes and sizes and are vital to youth development.
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Cohort Addresses Growing Kin Care Population’s Needs
When DFCS was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the Kinship Navigator Program, the agency turned to GaFCP to help evaluate and develop a plan to help it best serve the needs of kin caregivers in Georgia.
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Burke County Literacy Team Provides Resources and Hope
Being one of five pilot counties for the Get Georgia Reading at Home initiative led to Burke County becoming a Get Georgia Reading Campaign for Grade-Level Reading community and the establishment of the Burke County Literacy Team.
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At-Home Learning Resources Nurture Children’s Minds in Mitchell County
Mitchell County was selected as one of five pilot counties for the Get Georgia Reading at Home Initiative. The Collaborative received a $1,725 grant to purchase materials to help parents teach their children while learning from home.
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Reaping the Benefits of a Youth Commission
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has worked with young people and led the Chatham County Youth Commission for more than 25 years. Here he shares some advice for other communities.
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Crawford County Family Connection Aims to Keep Households Healthy This School Year
Crawford County Family Connection is working to prevent the spread of not just COVID-19 but any airborne illnesses that can be passed around—and not just for students at school, but also for the kids at home and the parents and grandparents raising them.
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Georgia ranks 38th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being
Georgia again ranks 38th in the nation in child and family well-being, according to the 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released June 21 by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Rome-Floyd Parent Ambassador Committee Empowers Families
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, and its participation in the Georgia Family Connection Partnership Family Support Cohort, is igniting a flame of hope that’s spreading across Rome.
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Baby Bulldogs Boost Early Learning and Literacy in Lanier County
Two months after launching its new Baby Bulldog Program, Lanier County Family Connection has already engaged nearly 200 children under age 5.
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Decatur County Families Dig Into Backpacks That Promote Learning at Home
In Decatur County, the Get Georgia Reading at Home initiative is ensuring families have the tools they need to succeed when young learners return to school this fall.
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Taking Care of Georgia’s Youngest Citizens
Access to quality child care not only helps children and their families; it can also be a strong economic development tool for cities.
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Literacy on the Lawn Event Brings More Than Books to Families in Seminole County
Seminole County Family Connection hosted Literacy on the Lawn so that families could safely come together at Seminole County Elementary School to play games, receive books, and learn about local resources.