Get the Children Reading
Promoting literacy helps protect the health, well-being and economy of communities, and it’s a great way to engage young readers.
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Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth Brings Books to the Barbershop
Books, Barbers, and Beauticians was introduced at two locations with the aim of promoting literacy in a fun, functional, incentivizing way.
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Community Comes Together to Eradicate Suicide—and the Related Stigma
Suicide—the second leading cause for children and adults ages 10 to 24—has claimed more lives in Georgia than homicides, car accidents, or fatal opioid overdoses. The Suicide Prevention Coalition in Jones County aims to prevent suicide at its root.
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Grooming Future Leaders of Tomorrow
Youth in Dublin have a chance to learn about city government, participate in the court system, and gain valuable job experience—all before they’re 18.
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Engaging Youth in Douglasville: Providing an Alternative to Gangs
ENGAGE: Connecting With Georgia’s Children and Youth supports cities and city officials engaging and connecting with youth in their communities and addressing the issues they face.
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Neighborhood Leaders Promote Prosperity in Athens-Clarke County
The work of Neighborhood Leaders in Athens-Clarke County, led by Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens (FC-CIS), is more vital than ever as COVID-19 impacts communities.
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Mommy & Me Fun Day Urges Parents to Get Meriwether Reading
Get Meriwether Reading, a coalition of leaders working to encourage development of the next generation, hosted a Mommy & Me Fall Fun Day event coordinated by Meriwether County Family Connection.
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Providing Early Literacy Support at Home
A new affordable apartment complex 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
Macie McCannon, a 16-year-old mother, is 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 struggling neighbors. He turned to Kristy Bennett, coordinator for Tri-County Family Connection, to lead the efforts.
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Helpers in Lumpkin County Found Everywhere During the Pandemic
Business owners, volunteers, and school officials in Lumpkin County found ways to help the community while facing their own COVID-related challenges.