Justice Sotomayor Championing iCivics to Cultivate Thoughtful, Active Citizenship
When U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently visited Emory University School of Law, she reflected on her first… Read More
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Gov. and Mrs. Deal Launch Read Across Georgia Month One Last Time as First Couple
Governor proclaims March 5 as Get Georgia Reading Day Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal kicked off Read… Read More
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Coweta County Collaborative Meeting Inspires Student
Wins competition with heartfelt presentation on poverty by Diana St. Lifer Mahari Young knows what it’s like to grow up… Read More
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Pre-K Language Nutrition Feeds Literacy Efforts in Crisp County
by Diana St. Lifer There’s nothing unusual about a preschooler asking for help navigating the complexities of his clothing. However,… Read More
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Georgia Family Connection Collaboratives Working to Improve Three Key Indicators of Child, Family, and Community Well-Being
A legacy of addressing complex issues and achieving lasting impact drives the Georgia Family Connection Partnership (GaFCP) commitment to… Read More
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Hancock County Students Read, Read, Read to Succeed
by Krystin Dean Sparta is a small, rural community located in Hancock County, where 48.8 percent of children live in… Read More
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Commitment to Kids and Families Warm the Winter Months in Region 2
The Collaboratives in Region 2 have been busy meeting the educational, physical, and social needs of their youngest community members…. Read More
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Seminole: A County Touched by an Angel
by Diana St. Lifer In Georgia there is a county where nearly half of the third graders are scoring proficient… Read More
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Emerging from a Harsh Recession—A Community Regains Its Strength and Health through Collaboration
Baldwin County was facing an unemployment rate of 16.5 percent in 2011, and Harrisburg, nearly 25 percent. It was around that time when Cavin joined Family Connection and saw firsthand how support programs for families were feeling the strain of a community in need.
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Habitat for Humanity International Summit Shines Spotlight on Baldwin County
When Habitat for Humanity International was planning its 2016 Affiliate Summits, one of its goals was to host a summit in a rural location to illustrate how big things can happen in a small community where resources are scarce but enthusiasm is high. They found everything they were looking for in Baldwin County, where revitalization of the historic Harrisburg neighborhood is a shining example of what can be accomplished when residents, local government officials, businesses, and community partners work together toward a common goal.
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Fayette County’s New Ordinance Holds Adults Accountable for Underage Drinking
Georgia Family Connection Collaborative Fayette FACTOR, youth leadership development organization AVPRIDE, and community leaders initiated a social hosting ordinance in Fayette County that makes it illegal for adults to knowingly allow youth to drink on their property, even if they didn’t purchase or directly provide the alcohol.
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Walton County Youth Advocacy Board Tackles Teen-Related Issues
Youth are not the problem; they are the solution. This is the mantra for the 40 students on Walton County’s Youth Advocacy Board.